How are those installed? Machine screw or wood screw from below? The teak rails on the M17 were installed with machine screws......from the top down. Head was countersunk from above and covered with a teak plug. Inside, a flat washer and nut. That is not going to pull off without breaking the handrail or taking a chunk of cabin with it. Can these be mounted as strong? No complaint on the maintenance.......they won't look as good as 10 coats of varnish on teak, but unless maintained, two years later those don't look so hot either. Nor does green, mouldy teak. On May 12, 2010, at 12:09 AM, GILASAILR@aol.com wrote:

I know it is commercial but these are exactly what some of us 'tree huggin low maint.' types are looking for!!GO

(http://www.catalinadirect.com/) Dear Gary,

For years we've asked our vendors to produce low maintenance handrails that are a match to Catalina's original teak. Until now, no amount of coaxing, cajoling, or begging got results. Guess what? The current economic conditions have convinced our vendors they should get off their duff and try something new! Teak handrails are the most labor intensive part on your boat to maintain. If you'd like to spend more time sailing and less time on maintenance, install a set of our new StarBoard handrails. We now have a selection of the most popular sizes in stock. They are manufactured from high quality StarBoard Marine Plastic. It is a UV stabilized high density polyethylene, so it won't degrade in the sun. This is the same product Catalina Yachts uses on all of their new boats in place of teak. Just swab them clean as you scrub down your deck and you're done! Features: * Zero maintenance for more sailing and less work * They are highly UV resistant. They wont fade, discolor, or deteriorate. * Made from beefy 1" stock. * Same footprint as the original teak handrails for ease of installation. * Same shape and look as your original teak handrails for original equipment look. * Color matched to other plastic replacement parts supplied by Catalina Direct. * Longer life and far less maintenance for the same price as teak.

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