If I wanted to keep the rail, would something like this possibly work? https://imall.com/product/316-Marine-Stainless-Steel-1-Boat-Rail-Fittings-Folding-Swivel-Tube-Pipe-Connector-Joint-Pole-Railing-Mast-Canopy/Sports-Entertainment-Water-Rowing-Boats/aliexpress.com/32845168779/144-27264739/en
I would need to find a latch, but I can't seem to find anything that looks like a latch... On Mon, Jul 13, 2020 at 8:07 AM Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Yep. Agree. Leave 2-4 inches of tube on each side. In my original > response I said drill and tap for a machine screw to secure the stanchion > eye caps. I'd install it on the underside of the tube and use threadlocker. > > Length of the wire gate would still be much shorter than the spans between > lifelines. > > -- > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Mon, Jul 13, 2020 at 9:59 AM Matt Wolford via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> So, Dennis, you think it will work if he removes more of the upper tube >> (almost back to the integral stern pulpit upright stanchions). That’s a >> long wire gate, but that would address the issue I raised. I would also >> suggest through-bolting the end caps holding the wire gate ends instead of >> relying on the normal allen screw tighteners. >> >> >> >> Complicating matters, I saw in one of the photos the port upright >> stanchion of the stern pulpit, but I did not see the starboard one. As I >> recall, the photo shows a portion of a Lifesling cover in this area. Those >> covers attach to the pulpit’s upper tube with Velcro straps, so he’ll >> either need to leave enough upper tube (likely more than two inches) or >> change the Lifesling storage location. >> >> >> >> There are several ways to skin the cat -- just be safe. If a lot of >> upper tube is left, rest assured someone will grab it for support. >> >> >> >> *From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> *On Behalf Of *Dennis >> C. via CnC-List >> *Sent:* Friday, July 10, 2020 3:27 PM >> *To:* CnClist <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> *Cc:* Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com> >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Puspit Gate Options >> >> >> >> :o. What? I am absolutely gobsmacked that someone would not agree with >> me 100%! :) >> >> >> >> Seriously, Matt, good points. I visualized cutting the upper tube close >> to the vertical support. Like maybe 2" out. That would leave a rather >> long wire gate but would minimize the opportunity for someone to bend the >> tube. Wire gates are fairly common. The wire would run through the ladder >> to secure it. >> >> >> >> However, I can't disagree with your suggestion to contact Whitewater >> marine. I used them a few times and have been totally satisfied. >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Dennis C. >> >> Touche' 35-1 #83 >> >> Mandeville, LA >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> > > -- > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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