Galley Crash Bar

[robmcg]

After our 1st season with our new (to us) boat, I am looking to replace our absent galley crash bar. I can see where one used to be - 3 screw holes either side of the cooker but I'll be damned if I can find a replacement. Looked in chandlers etc with no luck. Anyone know where to get one from. I presume it will be 2 brackets and a straight bar. Any thoughts, anyone????

 

[ianat182]

May not be a bar as such but a wide webbing strap,to retain the cook in place in roughish conditions,and made from Terylene similar to seat-belts.
If you wanted a bar then there is some chromed tubing as used for hangers, at B & Q that may be suitable with the right end fittings.

ianat182

 

[ianat182]

Just seen the thread down below -"Bum Strap" - also their comments!!

ianat182

 

[saxonpirate]

It's not normally the sort of item available over the counter. Chances are you'll have to get one made up by your local fabricator. A meter of 25mm stainless tube with two drilled ends shouldn't set you back too much.

Having said all that, I fitted one on a boat of mine years ago, made from a length of 25mm chromed wardrobe rail that had the ends to match. Cost about £2. Didn't rust, and still looked the part when I sold the boat 5 years later. Maybe it's available in a store like B&Q. Not from a "yacht swindlery" I know.....but who will ever know, and I guarantee it'll do the job and last for years.