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Whitecap Teak Handholds Customer Questions and Answers
Question
I'm looking for teak handrails for a C&C 30 sail boat. The overall length should be 110" & have 9 loops. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jim McLean ?
Asked on 09/18/2011 by Jim McLeanTop Answer
Thanks, but I am looking for a source for hand rails 110" with 9 loops. Jim
Answered on 09/19/2011 by Jim McLeanAnswer
Thanks Walt, That sounds like a great way to do it. If I am able, I will let you know. Jim
Answered on 09/20/2011 by Jim McLeanAnswer
Jim- Have the same boat- unless you want custom rails made we had no luck matching, and we looked for a long time. We ended up removing the old rails and patching/gelcoating the holes- we used four six loop 63" for the main cabin, two on the outside and two on the inside, matching the deck rails with the rail on the cabin ceiling in roughly the same position as the original rails, and placing the 4 loop 43" rail on the forward deck, with a small space in between the rail ends. The forward rail does not have an inner rail to connect to on the C&C, just lag screws. To bend the rails to match the shear, take the original rails, run a line from end to end (or 63" along the rail to match the new rail length), and measure the distance from the midpoint of the rail to this line, and you have the necessary offset. Cut a scrap block of wood twice this distance. Take two replacement rails side by side, tie one end together, place the spacer block at the midpoint, and lash the other end of the rails with line and some bending tension to start the bending process. Drop the rails overboard to soak in salt water to soak for a day or two at a time, check occaisionally, and tighten the end lines as necessary until the ends touch to complete the bending process. The rails will develop a passive bend soaking in the salt water to match the shear- Good luck- Walt
Answered on 09/20/2011 by WALTER MURPHYAnswer
Jim, I recently installed these hand rails on my boat. When I did it I through bolted them. To do this I pre drilled the holes in the rails on a drill press so they would be strait. Then I dry fitted them to the cabin top. Then I removed them and drilled oversized holes in the outer layer of glass and the core but not the inner layer of glass. I filled the holes with thickened epoxy to seal the core form any water intrusion. Then I redrilled the holes and reinstalled the rails with lots of sealant. Most C&C's have balsa cored decks so this is a very important step. I hope this helps with your installation. Eric
Answered on 09/19/2011 by ERIC POMBERAnswer
It might be hard to find an exact replacement. I filled in the old mounting holes w/ epoxy and then created new mounting holes to accomodate the new rails. I have bben pleased with the quality and fit of these rails.
Answered on 10/14/2011 by GLENN HIPPAnswer
Thanks for the help. I think thats what I'll do. Jim
Answered on 10/17/2011 by Jim McLeanAnswer
Just purchased 2 53" sft teak handholds quality very nice. I used 2 53" to span 110" looks great
Answered on 09/20/2011 by BRAD GODWINQuestion
how thick are the rails? thanks, allen
Asked on 06/19/2012 by UndisclosedTop Answer
I want to say about 3/4 inch. I installed them on my boat so I do not have them handy. Very well made and easy to finish.
Answered on 06/19/2012 by JAMES FITZGERALDAnswer
I would say they're a good five quarters thick.
Answered on 06/19/2012 by MICHAEL CONLONAnswer
The ones we ordered are about an inch.
Answered on 06/19/2012 by PATRICIA W. FRANTZAnswer
about one inch at top & bottom, & a bit tapered in the middle - nancy
Answered on 06/20/2012 by NANCY WESTAnswer
The rails I received are 1 1/16" thick.
Answered on 06/22/2012 by JOHN BLAKLEYQuestion
how to align hand railing? The bolts keep turning the nuts crossways
Asked on 09/20/2013 by UndisclosedTop Answer
Would you mind sending me that photo also? Thanks, Mark
Answered on 07/23/2014 by Mark NanceAnswer
I assume you are referring to the curve or bow required to match the curvature of the boat. I built a simple fixture using a 2x4 board with bolts at each end. Then I clamped the center of the handrail to the 2x4 and adjusted the bolts toward the handrail ends to "pre-curve" the handrail while mounting. I can send you a photo of it if you supply an email address. Bill Morgan
Answered on 10/28/2013 by WJ MORGANAnswer
Don't know- had the rails installed at the boatyard
Answered on 09/20/2013 by WALTER MURPHYQuestion
I need teak hand rails for a J22?
Asked on 03/13/2015 by UndisclosedTop Answer
These handrails are great. They do require drilling to attach.
Answered on 03/15/2015 by JR SMITHAnswer
Not sure what size of hand rails you need but these were great quality and worked perfectly on my Island Hopper..
Answered on 03/13/2015 by RICHARD A BETTERLEYQuestion
DO YOU HAVE MOUNTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT?
Asked on 07/01/2018 by RON from LIBERTY, TXTop Answer
There are no mounting specifications for this product. Commonly, they can be mounted by screwing into the handhold from the back side of the mounting surface, or by drilling and countersinking, and the hole can then be bunged over if desired once mounted.
Answered on 07/02/2018 by JD Tech AssociateQuestion
Are these Rails prefinished or do I need to varnish them before installation?
Asked on 02/21/2017 by Claire from Bridgeport,CTTop Answer
They are unfinished.
Answered on 02/22/2017 byQuestion
What is the width?
Asked on 08/11/2015 by Tony CastagnoTop Answer
15/16" width
Answered on 08/11/2015 by Rick WhiteBy signing into your account, you represent that you have read and agree to our Terms and our Privacy Policy
