Teak toe-rail repairs?

[Steve]

Looks as though the crane straps pulled away about 4 inch sections of port and starboard toe-rail... didn't actually break it off- but it's come "unglued" i guess... I'm hoping for repair suggestions... HELP! and as always- thanks!

Steve
man o' war
cd25



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[GLutzow]

Steve;

UNfortunately , the toe rail isn't glued down. If you'll inspect along its' length you'll see where the bungs were installed to cover the screws securing it to the hull. It's possible that the screws were pulled out of the hull, enlarging the hole and possibly causing some cracking in the fiberglass.
The toe rail should be removed, any damage repaired, and then rebedded and screwed back down. Its' a job that you should be able to accomplish with little problems. Take your time; check twice and then act; DO NOT USE 5200 TO RE-BED THE TOE RAILS!!!!

Greg

Looks as though the crane straps pulled away about 4 inch sections of port and starboard toe-rail... didn't actually break it off- but it's come "unglued" i guess... I'm hoping for repair suggestions... HELP! and as always- thanks!

Steve
man o' war
cd25

nms_inc@mindspring.com

[Don S.]

WOW! I'd make the repair the yard's problem. They should have used a big enough spreader or else "puddin'" (padding) to protect your rails.
Don Sargeant
~~COQUINA~~

Steve;

UNfortunately , the toe rail isn't glued down. If you'll inspect along its' length you'll see where the bungs were installed to cover the screws securing it to the hull. It's possible that the screws were pulled out of the hull, enlarging the hole and possibly causing some cracking in the fiberglass.
The toe rail should be removed, any damage repaired, and then rebedded and screwed back down. Its' a job that you should be able to accomplish with little problems. Take your time; check twice and then act; DO NOT USE 5200 TO RE-BED THE TOE RAILS!!!!

Greg

Looks as though the crane straps pulled away about 4 inch sections of port and starboard toe-rail... didn't actually break it off- but it's come "unglued" i guess... I'm hoping for repair suggestions... HELP! and as always- thanks!

Steve
man o' war
cd25

[steve]

Don-
I've been feeling like I should talk w/the yard about this, but have been uncertain how to substantiate my claim. Yes, the pulls are in the same position -port and starboard side- but this being my first boat- i'm uncertain of the protocol/responsibilities... is this damage common?

WOW! I'd make the repair the yard's problem. They should have used a big enough spreader or else "puddin'" (padding) to protect your rails.
Don Sargeant
~~COQUINA~~

Steve;

UNfortunately , the toe rail isn't glued down. If you'll inspect along its' length you'll see where the bungs were installed to cover the screws securing it to the hull. It's possible that the screws were pulled out of the hull, enlarging the hole and possibly causing some cracking in the fiberglass.
The toe rail should be removed, any damage repaired, and then rebedded and screwed back down. Its' a job that you should be able to accomplish with little problems. Take your time; check twice and then act; DO NOT USE 5200 TO RE-BED THE TOE RAILS!!!!

Greg

Looks as though the crane straps pulled away about 4 inch sections of port and starboard toe-rail... didn't actually break it off- but it's come "unglued" i guess... I'm hoping for repair suggestions... HELP! and as always- thanks!

Steve
man o' war
cd25

smm64@email.msn.com

[Don S.]

Steve,
Suffice it to say the yard shouldn't cause ANY damage when handling boats. -- That's their business and they should know the slings need to be spread wider than the beam of the boat, or enough padding needs to be placed along the rails to allow the slings to tear at the pads rather than the rails.
Don Sargeant
~~COQUINA~
CD25D #189
Hauled by hydraulics at Greenwich Cove

Don-
I've been feeling like I should talk w/the yard about this, but have been uncertain how to substantiate my claim. Yes, the pulls are in the same position -port and starboard side- but this being my first boat- i'm uncertain of the protocol/responsibilities... is this damage common?

WOW! I'd make the repair the yard's problem. They should have used a big enough spreader or else "puddin'" (padding) to protect your rails.
Don Sargeant
~~COQUINA~~

Steve;

UNfortunately , the toe rail isn't glued down. If you'll inspect along its' length you'll see where the bungs were installed to cover the screws securing it to the hull. It's possible that the screws were pulled out of the hull, enlarging the hole and possibly causing some cracking in the fiberglass.
The toe rail should be removed, any damage repaired, and then rebedded and screwed back down. Its' a job that you should be able to accomplish with little problems. Take your time; check twice and then act; DO NOT USE 5200 TO RE-BED THE TOE RAILS!!!!

Greg

[GLutzow]

Steve:
Damage of this kind isn't common and is usually caused by sloppy/hurried work. Here in Florida hauling is a luxury not a necessity and as such they tend to take more care. I have never experienced any damage to CEFALLU during hauling in the 20 years I've owned her. Unless you were present when they hauled the boat and made comment at that time it will be very difficult to substantiate any claim. At this point you'll probably have to trust on the honesty of the yard. Of course none of the yard men will know anything about the damage; NOT MY YOB MAN. Talk to the owner/manager, explain the situation and go from there.

Good Luck
Greg Lutzow

Steve,
Suffice it to say the yard shouldn't cause ANY damage when handling boats. -- That's their business and they should know the slings need to be spread wider than the beam of the boat, or enough padding needs to be placed along the rails to allow the slings to tear at the pads rather than the rails.
Don Sargeant
~~COQUINA~
CD25D #189
Hauled by hydraulics at Greenwich Cove

Don-
I've been feeling like I should talk w/the yard about this, but have been uncertain how to substantiate my claim. Yes, the pulls are in the same position -port and starboard side- but this being my first boat- i'm uncertain of the protocol/responsibilities... is this damage common?

WOW! I'd make the repair the yard's problem. They should have used a big enough spreader or else "puddin'" (padding) to protect your rails.
Don Sargeant
~~COQUINA~~

nms_inc@mindspring.com

[steve]

Thanks... spoke w/the yard manager and after looking over the damage he agreed that the crane straps would've been the culprit. They've got a work order posted and i should be in good shape by next spring...
thanks again for the support.

steve



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