Stainless Handrail Central Bracket 22 mm (Support Mount)

Ensure your boat’s handrails are rock-solid by using this 22 mm central handrail bracket for additional support. When you have a long run of railing, like on a cabin roof or flybridge, one or more central brackets are essential to keep the rail from flexing or wobbling. This bracket mounts to the surface beneath the rail and supports a 22 mm diameter tube from underneath, effectively sharing the load and maintaining the rigidity of the railing.

Constructed from marine-grade metal (polished stainless steel or chromed brass), it is built to resist the marine elements while providing a secure hold. The central bracket has a U-shaped saddle that the rail sits in, and a small set screw is typically used to lock the rail in place within the bracket. This configuration keeps the rail continuous (no breaks in the handhold) while giving it a firm support point in the middle.

Installing the central bracket is straightforward: find the midpoint or the needed support position along your rail, then mount the bracket's base to the underlying surface using stainless screws through the countersunk holes. The bracket’s height (matching roughly 64 mm as other rail fittings) positions the rail at the correct height and alignment. Once screwed down, place the rail into the bracket and tighten the set screw to secure it. Make sure to align the bracket with your rail ends so that the rail runs straight and true.

Recommended Use: Use one or more of these central support brackets for long grab rails on cabin tops, above windshields, along flybridge railings, or any extended rail that needs extra support between the ends. They are a perfect match for the 22 mm end brackets (terminal mounts) to complete your railing installation on yachts, cruisers, and speedboats. If your boat’s existing rail sags or feels unstable in the middle, adding a central bracket will greatly improve its sturdiness.

By incorporating this central 22 mm bracket, you add safety and longevity to your railings. Passengers will have a firm handhold anywhere along the rail, and the rail itself will maintain its shape and strength over years of use, even under heavy hand pressure or weight.

• Ideal for long boat handrails (cabin top, flybridge, etc.) where added mid-point support is needed to prevent rail flex.
• Matches 22mm rail systems; use alongside end brackets to fully secure your handrail installation on sailboats and motor yachts.
• Recommended for any extended railing – provides invisible reinforcement, improving safety and durability without compromising the rail’s sleek look.