Stern Step Handrail

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holomoku
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Stern Step Handrail

Post by holomoku »

Surely I'm not the only one with a dented stern step handrail from an accident with the dock.

Now I didn't do it...it came that way from a preious owner.

It still is functional but doesn't look good.

Anyone ever replaced one? I like to do things myself. What is involved?

I can't see how I would get to bolts that I assume are in the water tight rudder compartment.
Bob
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Re: Stern Step Handrail

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Do a search on the PDQ 36 section. I had one built by the company that did the original work. I sent them a profile of the transom with stud locations and when I received it the fit was spot on. I ended up installing a 4" deck plate on the second step riser to access the lower bolts. The stbd side will remain slightly bent because my holding tank resides there. I found out that it is a separate tank and not part of the hull the hard way- I drilled the 4" hole and found the tank so there is absolutely no access. My previous PDQ had the holding tank in the fwd locker. No two are the same.
Bob Johnson
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