GT27 Build (Wes K)

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Re: GT27 Build (Wes K)

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Not sure why you don't just make your own grab rails out of wood?? With all the cutting and trimming you have had to do, surely you have a router with a few bits? You can make it for a lot less than the prices you posted.

The top rail is one piece, or a few, and you mass produce the stands and and pieces. From the work you have produced so far you also have the skills to do them.
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Actually, I did consider wood rails, but wanted to stick with something in stainless if possible just to minimize maintenance. I assume teak rails would last a good long time, but would take more care to keep up. Have to admit, with as much other work as there is to do, I also kind of dreaded the thought of trying to make my own, though I'm sure I could've made something serviceable.
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wkisting wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:54 pm Actually, I did consider wood rails, but wanted to stick with something in stainless if possible just to minimize maintenance. I assume teak rails would last a good long time, but would take more care to keep up. Have to admit, with as much other work as there is to do, I also kind of dreaded the thought of trying to make my own, though I'm sure I could've made something serviceable.
I was going to use teak for trim on my little boat but after the lumber yard said it would be about $50.00 per linear foot I decided that I didn't need that type for bright work. Did you consider just plywood, treat and paint it the same as the roof?
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Re: GT27 Build (Wes K)

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I like the stainless grabs. Run a conductor and ground them to earth for a faraday effect.
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Fallguy, how do you ground them on the water on an outboard-equipped boat? Do you run a wire down to a thick 3/4" bolt through the hull, like I've seen some sailboats do for the mast, or....?
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wkisting wrote: Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:50 am Fallguy, how do you ground them on the water on an outboard-equipped boat? Do you run a wire down to a thick 3/4" bolt through the hull, like I've seen some sailboats do for the mast, or....?
Grounding plates.
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Thanks for that link. Smart idea to consider, since I think some of the fuel system equipment (the tank or the fill, I can't recall which--maybe both) also needs to be grounded. I assume the standard size is sufficient. Didn't see any info about why one would upsize to the "Giant" or "Super" sizes, though I see there's a steep price increase with those.
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i’ve seen some of the grounding math, so based on the loads that are present the conductivity of the path to ground,etc determine what size you need. I’m not really experienced enough to be able to size things. great to have a link to the product though. I can’t wait to see the grab rails installed

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wkisting wrote: Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:47 am Thanks for that link. Smart idea to consider, since I think some of the fuel system equipment (the tank or the fill, I can't recall which--maybe both) also needs to be grounded. I assume the standard size is sufficient. Didn't see any info about why one would upsize to the "Giant" or "Super" sizes, though I see there's a steep price increase with those.
Comventional wisdom is a square foot minimum plate. Or you can read more on marinelightening.com or something close to that.
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