RUB RAIL REPLACEMENT

Matt1121 · #1 10-08-2002, 01:04 AM

Another method you may want to try and use for heating up a rubrail is soaking it in hot water for a few hours. It makes it very pliable and easy to work with.

To do this....My buddy rigged up a big plastic drum with a heating element from a hot water heater. He turns it on and lets the rubrail soak in it (covered up) for a few hours until it is very pliable.

Briguy · #2 10-08-2002, 01:15 AM

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pogden · #3 10-08-2002, 02:03 PM

LOL @ Capt.

Pat

Standing Room Only · #4 10-10-2002, 03:36 PM

Definitely go with the Taco stainless. Use a heat gun to form the hard vinyl, but DO NOT overheat or you'll be adding a lot of joints to your rail or buying new vinyl. Be patient.

I have a 1976 SeaCraft 18, never plan to get rid of it. Just in the process of completing a major overhaul from a bare hull / adding new transom. A lot of work, but it will be nice when done. I'll post a picture -- once I figure out how!

hermco · #5 10-23-2002, 06:18 PM

The easiest way to install a flexible rubber rail is to find the center of the new rubrail and place a screw thru it at the bow,then pull the rail tight over the top of the deck to the aft corner of the boat and install a screw.Then strech the rail into position and fasten with screws approx every 8".It works for me!
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