How to Make Boat Grab Rail Covers
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Teak grab rails give sailboats a beautiful, classic aesthetic, especially when the teak has been newly oiled and refinished. But the sun will quickly cause the teak to fade, so keeping those grab rails looking fresh and new can take a lot of work. Adding a UV-resistant cover to your grab rails will keep the teak looking fresh for longer so you can spend less time polishing and more time enjoying your boat. Today we're going to share with you how to make your own custom grab rail covers.
Video Chapters:
- Measuring & Patterning – 0:32 min.
- Sewing Strips Together – 1:53 min.
- Installing Edging – 3:19 min.
- Finishing & Installing Snaps – 5:11 min.
- Materials List – 9:39 min.
Materials List:
- Sunbrella® Marine Grade Jockey Red 60" Fabric – #6003-0000
- PremoBond® Tex 90 (V-92) White UV Bonded Polyester Thread – #123337
- Sunbrella® Acrylic Bias Binding Tape Jockey Red – #331100
- Red Polypropylene Webbing – #PPLWRD
- White Polyester Webbing – #PLLWWH
- DOT® Snap Fastener Cloth-to-Cloth Set (Nickel-Plated Brass) – #333001
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How to Make Boat Grab Rail Covers
Our grab rail cover is a simple design. We used Sunbrella® Marine Grade Fabric and secured the cover with snaps on webbing straps. This method gives a secure attachment and does not require you to put snaps in your boat’s deck. To give the cover a professional, finished look, we added Sunbrella® binding to the edges.
Watch the video for step-by-step instructions on how to measure your grab rails, pattern the fabric, sew the cover together, install edging and snaps, and secure the cover on your boat.
Have you ever made your own grab rail covers? Share your tips and advice in the comments!