handrail (on boat)?

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what is the standard dimensions of handrail ? (boat's / ship's)
- Height
- Height (between each horizontal)
- Width (between each vertical)
- Thickness of handrail

2007-11-28 23:43:46 · 2 answers · asked by Justin T 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating

especially on:
Tug boat
Rescue vessel
Supply vessel
FSO / FPSO
Rig

2007-11-30 15:26:54 · update #1

2 answers

it's in 46 CFR Subchapter T

all I remember off the top of my head is 42" high

2007-11-29 00:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it depends on the type of boat/ship,my sail boat has 26 inch high stanchions and are about 6ft apart.a cruise ships handrails would be higher

2007-11-30 06:14:15 · answer #2 · answered by easy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋