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Old 19 January 2010, 11:20   #1
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The A frame

A frames love them or hate them they have a use.
Holding all sorts of gear now.
Mine was a single very high frame bolted to the outside of the transom
Has been on the rib since new but I pulled myself back into the boat and bent it.
So I have made a new one NOT stainless steel.

Thinking now what other uses can an A frame be used for.?

Total cost £75.00 inc paint.
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Old 19 January 2010, 12:11   #2
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Has been on the rib since new but I pulled myself back into the boat and bent it.
Yes, I would be very unhappy with an A-frame that I could do this to. Better luck with the new one.
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Old 20 January 2010, 16:25   #3
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stick a couple of wee wheels on the front and you got yourself a cool new zimmer frame for your granny
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For my granny ?

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stick a couple of wee wheels on the front and you got yourself a cool new zimmer frame for your granny

Thought I might use it myself.
Leg trouble.
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Is it a pattern for getting one made in stainless?
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Old 20 January 2010, 17:13   #6
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Is it a pattern for getting one made in stainless?
Sorry no Sir it was something I made to fit the rib .

Pipes from a scrap yard and hammerite paint B&Q

I made it a little lower as the last time I had an engine problem.( plastic bag.)
I near on went through the back of the old a frame as there was nothing to hold on to.
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Are you using it on inland waters?
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Are you using it on inland waters?
North sea.

I am not bothered how long it lasts as I may make a s/s one later this year.
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North sea.
It won't fall apart straight away, but it will rust in no time.


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It won't fall apart straight away, but it will rust in no time.






For sure it will rust. And I guess quite quickly as well.

I have an idea for another one.
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It won't fall apart straight away, but it will rust in no time.
its only going on an (almost) Searider so it doesn't need to look pretty you can always cover any rusty bits with a bit of duck tape
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its only going on an (almost) Searider so it doesn't need to look pretty you can always cover any rusty bits with a bit of duck tape
Self amalgamating tape is probably the action I would take.
But as you say Just a rib.
Nothing special But a fishing tool.
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Nothing special.
Before you fit it, are you sure you won't get annoyed by the rust stains you'll get on the boat?
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Before you fit it, are you sure you won't get annoyed by the rust stains you'll get on the boat?
No Next year I am hoping to redo the frame in s/s and I was looking at the safety deck flooring.

I dont know if its worth spending that much on it or not yet.
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