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RPLieser
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Initially Posted - 01/20/2018 :  13:40:04  Show Profile
Transitioning through the companionway while underway in the Pacific is sometimes awkward on the C250. This very sturdy grab rail has been most helpful. It leans slightly toward the cabin to remain clear of the mainsheet. It is 1" tubing, 30" tall. The original plan was to use the external table receptacles and have a removable handle, but I decided it needed to handle a much more extreme load. Everything is through-bolted.

The black brackets are from an off-road kit from Amazon - might have other sailboat uses:
Lightronic 2pcs 19mm(0.75")/25mm(1")/32mm(1.25")LED HID Work Light Mounting Brackets Horizontal Bull Bar Mount LED Tube Clamp Roll Bar Cage Holder for 4X4 Offroad Car Truck Jeep
Patrick Lieser

C250WK #973
Knot My Fault III
Avila Beach, CA

(PO of C250WB #312)
Edited by - RPLieser on 02/27/2018 15:54:27

Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 01/20/2018 :  14:16:57  Show Profile
Welcome Patrick! To make your photo accessible, edit your post () and remove the [ img ] and [ /img ]. Then readers can click the URL and see your rail. Google Drive links don't work as images in posts--links to jpg files are better.
Dave Bristle
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PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
Now on Eastern 27 $+!nkp*+ Sarge
Edited by - Stinkpotter on 01/20/2018 14:19:47
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RPLieser
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Response Posted - 02/01/2018 :  18:36:48  Show Profile
Thanks Dave. I'm working on site familiarization. I went ahead and uploaded to the member gallery area.
Fair winds, -Patrick
Patrick Lieser

C250WK #973
Knot My Fault III
Avila Beach, CA

(PO of C250WB #312)
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zeil
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Response Posted - 02/01/2018 :  20:19:18  Show Profile

Sturdy, useful and nicely executed idea... thank you for sharing
Henk & Johanna
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Carl in LA
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Response Posted - 02/24/2018 :  20:05:35  Show Profile
Good solution. A bit more stable than hanging on the mainsheet.

BTW - what part of the Pacific do you sail on? I'm in LA Harbor.

Best,

Carl
Catalina 250 - Pretty Good Boat
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RPLieser
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Response Posted - 02/25/2018 :  21:58:00  Show Profile
I trailer sail the WB... mostly Santa Barbara, sometimes Morro Bay or San Diego
Patrick Lieser

C250WK #973
Knot My Fault III
Avila Beach, CA

(PO of C250WB #312)
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