Rub Rails

[saltydog]

Scott,

With the previous rail, as Otto said, it gave so much, and, due to the poor install of the cap it completely caved the port side gunwale that had to be refabricated. The bigger issue is that the gunwale around the bow of the boat on the bottom edge is almost 1 full inch away from the hull. We packed this gap with epoxy and chopped glass. It is strong as hell now, but I'm concerned that it is now a hard spot, when, if hit, could transfer damage to an otherwise sound area! I feel even though the rigid vinyl may be extremely utilitarian in it's looks, there is a lot of rubber there to absorb any possible impact. I'm not sure that the SS will spread out the force of an, "impact", with one of those darn pilings.

Any thoughts from the rest of the crew would be well received!

Salty Dog