transom grab rails

[Bob]

Does anyone know if the grab rails on the transom steps are the same between the 36 sail and the 34 MV? Holland Marine has some but they are labeled MV and are 45 3/4" overall.

[megamarine41]

As I understand a company in quebec supplied all steel for all the PDQ's power and sail.. they are called Metaux Produits you can get info and quotes from them phone 819) 533-3222

[Bob]

Emailed them several times with no response.

[DanRankin]

Hi Folks
Where most of the stainless came from Metaux Produit, the transom grab rails did not, they were an off the shelf item that we formed to match the transom lines. I believe they came from Paynes or West Marine. As for the sizes I cannot recall whether the 36 and the MV were the same......

[Bob]

Thanks Dan, I'll scout around for these. Now all I have to do is screw up my courage to do the install. In order to get to the lowest fasteners I will probably have to cut a hole in the transom risers. Port side is easy but the starboard side is the holding tank-ugh! Would you happen to know the brand and tint of the gel coats used? I suppose I could just put deck plates in.

[DanRankin]

Hey Bob, well you can reglass and gelcoat the areas, but I would install a set of deck plates or inspection ports, if only to have access to that aft area for leak inspections.....The gel came from Progress Supply in Toronto, I can see if I can dig up the numbers for you.
Cheers
Dan