Handrail gate bits?

[dgadee]

I cut out a section of the pushpit to make it easier to climb on board from the stern. Now I want to put either a wire across or a piece of tubing to close it up when afloat. I can't see anything fittings which are really appropriate - just the usual end caps with 6mm hole. Any idea of what might work? If nothing is available I can open out the 6mm holes and sort something out.

 

[RunAgroundHard]

I have modified push pits and added tube to guardrails using canopy fittings from Sheridan Marine. There might be something from the range shown in the link that could be used with a bit of imagination:-


Canopy Tube & Frame Fittings - Sheridan Marine

Guardrail fittings Guard Rail Fittings (2) | Jimmy Green Marine

 

[dgadee]

I've got pelican hooks etc. It is more to do with the ends of the cut tubing I am trying to sort out.

Sheridan have "Stainless steel inline tube connector for joining two tubes together providing a telescopic function to rails with a thumb screw locking and release stud." But I can't see how that would work:

Stainless Steel Telescopic Tube Connectors

 

[dgadee]

I think I have it:



Fork end and I have a tube hinge for the other end. Keep a pin tied on the rail.

 

[RunAgroundHard]

A drop nose pin, or better a tractor (lynch) pin would be good.

STAINLESS STEEL LINCH PINS WITH RETAINING WIRE TRACTOR PINS | MADE IN BRITAIN | eBay UK

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[dgadee]

A drop nose pin, or better a tractor (lynch) pin would be good.

STAINLESS STEEL LINCH PINS WITH RETAINING WIRE TRACTOR PINS | MADE IN BRITAIN | eBay UK

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Yep. That looks good.

 

[thinwater]

Just pointing out the obvious. Don't just attached the fittings with grub screws. Either through bolt or thread cap screws through into the railing.

 

[dgadee]

Just pointing out the obvious. Don't just attached the fittings with grub screws. Either through bolt or thread cap screws through into the railing.

A bit of weld should work, too.

 

[rogerthebodger]

https://flic.kr/p/WM4qk6

This ia a pic of my stern gate made from the gap in my stern rail that swings open but can cw locked closed when offshore

 

[dgadee]

How does the gate lock? With the vane gear I'd imagine there's a lot of force there.

 

[rogerthebodger]

How does the gate lock? With the vane gear I'd imagine there's a lot of force there.

I have 2 pins that slide down the ingles on each side and remove the one pin to allow the gate to swing out of the way entry and exit which also moves the self steering gear out of the way

The self steering gear can also be removed when not needed

https://flic.kr/p/WHUvE1

Gate open above, closed pictured above

 

[Refueler]

My step-through at pushpit is 'filled in' by the swim ladder when raised .....

 

[dgadee]

My step-through at pushpit is 'filled in' by the swim ladder when raised .....

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You missed out the top section in your pic. Reminds me of my mother's photography ... heads missing.

 

[ghostlymoron2]

I filled the gap on my Mirage 28 with a short chain, D shackle and pelican hook. The attachment points were already in place.

 

[Refueler]

You missed out the top section in your pic. Reminds me of my mother's photography ... heads missing.

Photo was from my archive - not taken for this thread. The top section has nothing special at all .. no fastening / bolt / clip ... the 'ladder' pulls up and and then is tied off with the lanyard ... more than enough to stop anyone falling through.

Just extracted 'snapshot' from a video showing under sail and ladder closed up ... no chains ... no wires ... no clips or bolts ...

 

[CrossedThreads]

I have modified push pits and added tube to guardrails using canopy fittings from Sheridan Marine. There might be something from the range shown in the link that could be used with a bit of imagination:-


Canopy Tube & Frame Fittings - Sheridan Marine

Guardrail fittings Guard Rail Fittings (2) | Jimmy Green Marine

Might be for another thread so apologies to the OP for drift but I’d love to know more about this as it’s something I’ve often considered.

 

[dgadee]

In middle of doing this. Forgot to bring an end piece with me. Will tack weld, I think.

 

[RunAgroundHard]

Might be for another thread so apologies to the OP for drift but I’d love to know more about this as it’s something I’ve often considered.

I just fitted tube parallel to the guard wires and didn't bother removing the guard wires. I used slip over bar clamps, hence the top of the stanchion needs to allow slip over. On the tube I fitted the canopy end caps with the tangs. I fitted upper and lower rails and just used the grub screws to secure. Lots of options to buy stainless tube. It makes it easy to attach things to, while retaining the original guard wires as a back up. A very easy DIY project.


Fixed Canopy Bar Clamp
Stainless Steel Canopy End Cap
Stainless Steel Round Tube 25mm x 1mm | Aluminium Online