Selecting rubrail for '69 20ft SF?

[mitchman]

The metal rubrail on my 1969 20ft SF was trashed after last season and I ripped it off this spring. I am looking for a reasonable replacement. I saw that Strict in his rebuild used the TACO# V21-9613 (1-9/16’’X 3/4’’) Rigid Rub Rail with stainless steel insert. I really don't care about the look of stainless steel on a rubrail that much, can anyone recommend a rub rail that will fit that is more economical and doesn't use the stainless insert? Thanks!

[hermco]

Try Alan at rubrails.com he will take care of you.

[htillman]

Amen to rubrails.com

[GodsReel]

good company

[Windrider]

Okay, I've done the search here and can anyone be more specific about which brand and the exact model number of the rub rail they used? I am having the worst time finding something appropriate for a 1977 20' CC that will be used for a safety/coach boat in a sailing program. I am at the point where I am considering just cleaning up the original one and putting it back on, dings and all. Seems a shame considering the rest of the boat and paint is all shiny.

I need a rail that is soft and covers the full width of the gunnel, because we often side-tie sailboats to this Seacraft. The original is great but no one seems to make that specific style anymore. The new ones I've found are either too wide or too narrow, or doesn't have an inside curve that fits the gunnel tightly, or is that hard rigid vinyl instead of semi-rigid or flexible.

Help!

[eggsuckindog]

I like the big black vinyl one on mine - beat the crap out of it docks never shows squat. Not sure what they call it but somebody will know

[Tashmoo2]

Hamilton Marine in Maine has a big selection of rub rails. the profiles are shown in their catalog. www.hamiltonmarine.com

[Windrider]

Thanks Dog, I'd really like to know what rail you have. Hopefully, eventually someone will know.

I've been looking at all the sites for rails recommended here - I've received actual sample sections from WefCo, Taco, etc. - but nothing fits right! That is why I am asking for specific model numbers from you guys!

[mitchman]

Both Strick and I used the Taco # V21-9613 which can be found here:
http://tacomarine.com/item--1-9-16-X...-V21-9613.html

But this is a rigid vinyl rubrail that requires the stainless steal insert # S11-4511

I would have used a soft one but couldn't find much info. When I contacted rubrails.com they never got back to me (found out their computers got hacked and were down for a while but back up and running now). I would recommend calling them or hamilton marine.