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f-32 cut cockpit railing so i dont have to climb over
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:20 am
by g36
i would like to cut a section of my railing and put a hinge on it so that i may flip it back and be able to enter and exit to the swim platform without having to crawl over the rail. i have seen pictures of what appears to be stainless hinge and parts that are shaped to the rail so that it is a very nice looking job in the end. has anyone done this or have a boat with a section on hinge or similiar?
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:51 am
by Stripermann2
Early F32's had a hinged sections on the sides. The hinged parts may still be available from Marine Tech. Give John a call, he'll help you.
717-684-4145
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:41 am
by jddens
g36.....I have these hinged sections on both sides and would be I would be interested in doing the same to the stern rail on my F30. Please post and let us know what you find out. Thanks......
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:52 am
by obeejr
Bought mine from Marine Tech- both sides were a little over $200.
I've seen them for sale at other places, but the profile of the rail has to match anything you buy.
stern rail hinge
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:08 pm
by g36
i spoke with john at marine tech at present he has none of these and wasnt sure if he would again. i'll keep looking
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:46 pm
by Stripermann2
Check with
http://www.sailorman.com
They have a HUGE inventory of clean used parts for virtually any boat. I am sure they would have rail hinge assemblies...
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:36 am
by jimmiedcharters
I have some extra hinges and the gate hardware I would be willing to sell if you are interested. contact me at
jimmiedcharters@yahoo.com.
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:40 am
by jimmiedcharters
I got a email from John about these also someone else and I accidently deleted it before replying so if you are still interested email me back please.