drewpster
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The forward handrail on my boat needs to be replaced. The original aluminum one is intact but it is badly chalked and corroded. I was thinking of bending a new stainless one. Does anyone know where I can find 20 foot lengths of 7/8 stainless handrail tubing? Most of all the marine outlets I have looked at only carry 12 foot sticks. I can use off the shelf fittings but I need a 20 footer to do the forward rail. I have some experience bending tubing but never stainless. Can I do it using a homemade rig or do I need a bender? Will a conduit bender work?
I would also consider any ideas of possibly restoring the original. I have polished it in past years but it never holds up very well. anodizing maybe?
I would also consider any ideas of possibly restoring the original. I have polished it in past years but it never holds up very well. anodizing maybe?