Bavaria 38 cruiser - replaceing the toe rail

[icarusbop]

All

I have a need to replace the toe rail on my Bavaria 38 cruiser. it is the rear half on the starboard side, due to the shape of the boat there is a bit of a curve on this section.
I can source a replacement rail which is aluminium and am wondering how easy it is to replace, especially the curved section. I am wondering if the curve is gentle enough to simply screw at one end then gently push the new rail into place along the side adding screws as I go?
Does anyone have any experience of doing this and can provide advice on the process and how easy it is to get the new rail to curve?

Regards

IcaursBop

 

[Tranona]

I think it is possible. I had a 37 from 2001 with the solid rail and it had various dents on the starboard side from its life as a charter boat. The person I sold it to replaced the rail from roughly amidships aft.

Might be worth posting here bavariayacht.org/forum/index.php to attract a wider Bavaria owning audience.

 

[geem]

All

I have a need to replace the toe rail on my Bavaria 38 cruiser. it is the rear half on the starboard side, due to the shape of the boat there is a bit of a curve on this section.
I can source a replacement rail which is aluminium and am wondering how easy it is to replace, especially the curved section. I am wondering if the curve is gentle enough to simply screw at one end then gently push the new rail into place along the side adding screws as I go?
Does anyone have any experience of doing this and can provide advice on the process and how easy it is to get the new rail to curve?

Regards

IcaursBop

I did this last year. Replaced both complete toe rails. Fit as many bolts with sealant beneath at one end as you can. It may only be 2 or 3 bolts. Use a rope and winch with blocks if necessary to pull the toerail in as you go creating the curve. It wasn't really a hard job just time consuming for us as we had to dry fit to re-drill the deck first then remove 150 M8 bolts from each side then final fit. We used Geocell Works adhesive to bed the toerail. Make sure you use loads and then clean off with Wonderwipes. They are amazing for removing sealants and leave a really nice clean line

 

[boomerangben]

A friend did it on his UFO 31 (big curve!) we anticipated it being awkward but was fairly straightforward. Being prepared with bolts and sealant and probably three pairs of hands is the key

 

[Concerto]

Alloy toe rails are surprisingly soft and easy to bend. Fitted several and recommend leaving the straightest part towards the bow as the last part to fix. Otherwise just follow the advice above.