Toerails: how big?

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FinesseChris

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Following on from the interesting debate about stanchions, has the panel any views on correct 'gauge' for toerails?

My boat has none, and with the lifelines/stanchions going I will need them.

The question is what size timber? I am thinking in terms of 1 inch high by 1.5 inch across. This on a 24ft boat with narrow side decks.


Chris
 
The ORC Special Regulations state:

"A toe rail of minimum height 25 mm (1 in) shall be permanently installed around the foredeck from abreast the mast, except in way of fittings and not further inboard from the edge of the working deck than one third of the local half-beam."

Full chapter and verse here.
 
How about a 'mini-bulwark' type of toe-rail using 2" x 1" timber (on the 'sword', with the 2" side vertical), raised slightly off the deck (say 1/2") and fastened to stout brackets (or even timber blocks impersonating frame heads) bolted down (at suitable intervals) to the deck?
 
Sorry, fresh out of toenail jokes, but having a spare toerail to hand (as you do!), for HR, the measurements are: 35mm deep, 65mm wide. 'U' shape cut-away measures 15mm deep, 43mm wide. Appreciate different boat, but gives you an idea for finished appearance. Would perhaps look again at width. Hope this is of some assistance.
 
It would appear to me that toenails are obviously a damn sight more popular / important to Forumites that toerails - 27 replies re nails, as opposed to only 5 here re rails.....

I think that I would prefer to work on my toerails first on the boat - nails are way down the list of importance... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
You say that now. But when you stub your toe on your new toerail don't come on here asking for sympathy. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
 
No worries mate, I wouldn't dare! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Our toerail doesnt deserve the name - it is just a moulded upstand on the deck edge about 1" high - not terribly effective for wedging your foot against when heeled over.
More chance of bashing toe on a midships spring cleat (have done that before), especially as I usually sail barefoot (yes, I know one should wear deck shoes!).
 
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