A few tips about how we make handrails for the Alcort Sailfish and other boats.
First we cut 3/4" stock to height. 1x lumber works for this, today we cut pine. Pine is strong and has a little flex, which is handy when attaching the handrails, as the handrails have to take a little bend to follow the curve of the deck edge. Pine is also delightful to work with, but it needs to be coated well with paint or varnish to last for a long time. Notice our pattern piece.
We have a full size pattern but all we need is a half pattern, just trace a half then flip over to trace the mirror image.
Pencil works well, or a Sharpie.
...then we flipped the pattern to trace the other half. We have a little mark that aligns the half pattern.
We cut the shape with a DeWALT 20V jigsaw and a wood scroll blade. The scroll blade is narrow and takes the curves well.
A few spares for the Super Sailfish (14' long boat) and the shorter Standard Sailfish (12').
All edges , except the handrail deck bases, are rounded for comfort with a 1//4 roundover bit on a DeWALT 20V compact trim router, then sanded with 120 grit on a DeWALT 20V random orbital sander.
Note how we did NOT round the base sides of the handrail.
We marked the location for the screws using a set of factory handrails.
Ready to ship.
Video: https://youtu.be/F_g2OA_ZnBU
You order will include 2 handrails, with a spot marked on the top or bottom for factory screw hole locations. You will need to source four #10 x 2 1/2 inch screws per handrail, silicone bronze preferred.
Send us an email at lewis dot kent gmail to get more info.
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