Cabin Handholds
Gatita's main cabin is pretty big for a 38-footer. The
handholds on the starboard side (above the settee) are good. However, I kept
reaching for something to grab on to as soon as I come down the
companionway.
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Main cabin bulk-head - two-loop teak handrail
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Front cabin - position of the bolts through the bulk-head
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Front cabin - matching 2-loop handrail
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Galley hand-rail
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Galley counter-top hand-rail
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Galley counter-top hand-rail from the side
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Galley counter-top
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Galley Countertop Hand-rail
The 390 has a nice rail from the side of the sinks to the
roof. I thought about getting one made like it. After looking at a few boats
- I settled with a rail on the countertop next to the cutting-board/chute.
The countertop is quite thick - the 1/4" screws are
backed up with large fender washers.
Aft Cabin Door
A second hand-rail went by the door to the aft cabin. There
is already a hand-rail on the left side of the door - but it's somewhat high
up for Deb. The new one, to the right and lower, is more convenient for both
of us in a seaway.
The rail was bolted through the bulkhead and backed up using
large fender washers.
Double Rails - Main/Front Cabin
I added two longer handrails here. One was on the portside
of the door and the other one was matched inside the front cabin. They were
drilled together and through bolted with barrel nuts.
5" bolts were just long enough with a 1/4" shim on the front
cabin side.
These rails make moving around the cabin lot more
convenient (the teak handrails are about $8 each plus
another $15 in hardware).
This site was last updated
12/09/05