Do you have a NAUTICAT? Expert Advice on Upgrading Your Boat's Guardrail System

Boat improvement and boat restoration. In this video, we focus on a major job on the Nauticat, specifically addressing a concern about safety. The key update involved raising the handrail to improve security on the boat. This seemingly small boat project is crucial for safe boating. How to prevent falling overboard. How do you make a safe boat even safer? Easy—raise the bar. Literally. So we’ve taken matters into our own hands by upgrading the safety rail around the aft deck of our 1982 Nauticat motorsailer. These boats are already built like tanks, but we believe there’s always room for improvement—especially when it comes to staying on the boat. In this video, we show how we raised the guard rail height on the aft deck to improve safety and peace of mind while underway. It’s a small change, but one that makes a big difference. ⚓ If you’re into boat life, refits, or just practical upgrades that make sailing safer and more enjoyable, this one's for you. 🛠️ Subscribe for more DIY boat projects, safety tips, and life aboard a classic Nauticat. We like to set high standards… so we welded one onto the boat. #SailingLife #BoatSafety #NauticatMotorsailer #LiveaboardLife #DIYBoatProjects #SailboatRefit #AftDeckUpgrade #MarineSafety #SailingWithStyle Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:10 Telling about the new guard rail on the Nauticat 0:52 A boat should look good A look at how we improved the safety on our Nauticat 38. Ensuring a safe boat is paramount, especially when boating. We share some boat tips for better sailing safety and overall boating.