KINGFISHER 9
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If you wanted to buy some what would you put in the search box on the chandlers' web sites? ... they don't seem to call them granny bars.
Granny bars
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lw395
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Never seen then in a chandler's shop, I suspect you want a stainless fabricator to make you some?
Koeketiene
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Try 'mast guard rails'
fluffc
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"grab rails"
KINGFISHER 9
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You're probably right ... I've never looked for them in a chandler's and have always known them as granny bars ... they must have a proper name I suppose but I'm darned if I can think of it! None of the above work!
Tranona
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No, you will have to get them custom made unless you can find a fabricator who has made them for a production builder (when we had them!) and has patterns for something that might suit. Also doubt that a readymade set will be any cheaper than having them made as there are few economies of scale.
emandvee44
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Granny Bars
Force 4 have them as do svb.de (look under 'grab rails' )
Cheers,
Michael.
Force 4 have them as do svb.de (look under 'grab rails' )
Cheers,
Michael.
SimbaDog
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Try Age Concern 
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KINGFISHER 9
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No, don't go ... you're right!
KINGFISHER 9
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No those aren't granny bars they're just handrails ... by granny bars I mean the bum height ones you can lean against while working either side of the mast. I can feel a visit to a stainless steel fabricator coming on!
philip_stevens
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Wouldn't they be "fanny bars" in the USA
Sorry about that, but I have found this under "mast safety bars".
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KINGFISHER 9
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Thanks Philip .... they look about right. 'Fanny bars' indeed ... must be a joke there somewhere - I must give it some thought.
By the way ... you're a St.Ives man I see ... I come from an old St.Ives family - used to keep a boat at Mylor as well ... funny old world innit?
By the way ... you're a St.Ives man I see ... I come from an old St.Ives family - used to keep a boat at Mylor as well ... funny old world innit?
philip_stevens
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"Fanny Bars". The Yanks call our Bum Bags, Fanny Bags - as in the Royal Navy calling the aft deck the quarter deck, they call it the Fantail.
Yes, still in the St.Ives area, and keep our boat at Mylor. What family are your from?
I know I didn't find where they are on sale, but they do give dimensions to get them made.
25931
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Now I understand - I thought that you were looking for pensioners' pubs.
Pye_End
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KINGFISHER 9
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Philip .... Daniel family.
Pye End .... link brought up the website but a blank page ... couldn't find anything in their stock from the left side margin ... but thanks anyway!
Pye End .... link brought up the website but a blank page ... couldn't find anything in their stock from the left side margin ... but thanks anyway!
Pye_End
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Ok. Try putting Grab Rail into the search box.
Tranona
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Still grab rails - not the same as granny bars.
Seajet
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I've certainly always known them as 'granny bars', but 'mast pulpits' is also worth a try.
Pye_End
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Quite right.
If you put in 'Handrail' into the search, it comes up with various fittings that might enable you to put something together without the need for custom fabrication.