Stern "grab loops" and cabin top hatch slides

[toeknee]

All,
I just purchased a 7.9 and it has a full stern rail. Can anyone tell me where to get a set of the stern grab loops?

Also, can the companionway cabin top hatch slides still be purchased?

Thanks.

[Pete]

The stern 'hoops' were supplied by "Tops in Quality" in Michigan.
I have a suspicion that they might be out of business now. But here's the info...

148 Huron Blvd
Marysville, MI 48040

(810) 364-7150

You might try S2 Yachts in Holland for the slides.

[toeknee]

Thanks!

[Tim Bosma]

Are you going to pull the stern rail? I have a couple of people interested in it.
A few years back we made new slides for the main hatch. We bought a 1x3x4ft black plastic piece and fabbed them up on the table saw.

[AJ Oliver]

About three years ago we bought new rails from Tiarra (sp?) boats in Holland. They had some in stock and the price was fair.

PAX & Fair Winds, AJ Oliver, Sandusky Sailing Club

[cdiehl7]

I replaced my wooden hatch slides with plastic fence trim sold at home depot... it has been on my boat for the last 5 years and works really well.

http://www.homedepot.com/Building-Mater ... reId=10051

It sometimes gets a little snug to the lexan hatch, but I just spray mclube in there and it slides really easy.

[toeknee]

Yes, I will sell the full stern rail. I am having loops made for mine.