Crashbar

[gtmoore]

Phew - glad the Dateslip things been sorted at last!

I have a query - my boat doesn't have a crashbar in front of the cooker. This seems like a pretty good idea but I haven't seen any for sale in the chandlers. Is this something that you can buy (I take it the cookers are a standard size) or are you meant to make your own from a towel rail or something?

Thanks

 

[andy_wilson]

Go and fing Stainless Sam and get one made up with a flange on each end to attach.

Mine has a small curve in it which I tried to straighten. Having failed in the attempt I felt sorry for whoever was thrown against it!

 

[dickh]

You'll have to have one made by your local SS fabricator, unless you can use a standard ss hand rail - as long as it will fit. Don't use a towel rail - they are not very strong!

dickh
I'd rather be sailing...

 

[charles_reed]

Do make sure it allows plenty of room for the top of the stove to gimbal - most of the ones I've seen, owner-fitted, seem to assume that you're always on a straight and level plane.

 

[pvb]

Good point, and...

When getting it made, ask the guy to weld an eye on each eand of the bar so you can clip a bum strap on.

 

[gtmoore]

Thanks - Stainless Sam? Is this a company specialising in stainless steel products? Would you have some contact details?