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wjd posted 11-17-2014 01:38 PM ET (US)
I wonder if anyone can suggest a source for a pair of fiber glass gunnel covers for a 1989 22' Boston Whaler Outrage. My project boat had teak gunnels and these can be easily reproduced but the maintenance aspect of fiber glass is appealing to me.
Jefecinco posted 11-17-2014 07:10 PM ET (US)
Have you considered using Starboard?
Hoosier posted 11-17-2014 10:30 PM ET (US)
Another option is to refinish the gunnel with fiberglass and resin, kind of like they do with modern wooden canoes and kayaks. They lay a thin layer of glass and resin over the wood and then you're done for as long as you own the boat.
DavidM posted 11-18-2014 06:04 PM ET (US)
I replaced my 18 gunnels with starboard 15 years ago and never had any issues. Used all of the original hardware and they came out great.
wjd posted 12-01-2014 08:42 PM ET (US)
Thanks for the suggestions. I decided that I wanted to avoid the maintenance of teak and still wanted to stay somewhat original. Thus I opted to fabricate fiberglass covers. I built both a port and starboard plug from which I made a fiberglass mold. Next I will make the parts from the new mold. Loads of work for a one off but I couldn't think of any options...
Thanks again for your thoughts
Whalrman posted 12-02-2014 10:28 AM ET (US)
I used aluminum on my 18 OR as the fiberglass ones core had gone bad. Painted them desert tan with gray no-slip sections (3m type). Came out well. Aluminum was bent to form the inside edges by the people that make the aluminum parts for Boston Whaler- CPD.
wjd posted 01-22-2015 04:39 PM ET (US)
I have completed the new gunnel caps. Here is a link to a couple of photos if interested.
wjd posted 01-22-2015 05:17 PM ET (US)
Oops.. try this
http://s96.photobucket.com/user/wdunlop1/embed/slideshow
Spitti posted 01-22-2015 06:44 PM ET (US)
Wow,! That's Impressive work
Is she finished ?
Post photos I'm sure all would love to see the finish product .

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Author	Topic: Gunnel Covers
wjd	posted 11-17-2014 01:38 PM ET (US) I wonder if anyone can suggest a source for a pair of fiber glass gunnel covers for a 1989 22' Boston Whaler Outrage. My project boat had teak gunnels and these can be easily reproduced but the maintenance aspect of fiber glass is appealing to me.
Jefecinco	posted 11-17-2014 07:10 PM ET (US) Have you considered using Starboard?
Hoosier	posted 11-17-2014 10:30 PM ET (US) Another option is to refinish the gunnel with fiberglass and resin, kind of like they do with modern wooden canoes and kayaks. They lay a thin layer of glass and resin over the wood and then you're done for as long as you own the boat.
DavidM	posted 11-18-2014 06:04 PM ET (US) I replaced my 18 gunnels with starboard 15 years ago and never had any issues. Used all of the original hardware and they came out great.
wjd	posted 12-01-2014 08:42 PM ET (US) Thanks for the suggestions. I decided that I wanted to avoid the maintenance of teak and still wanted to stay somewhat original. Thus I opted to fabricate fiberglass covers. I built both a port and starboard plug from which I made a fiberglass mold. Next I will make the parts from the new mold. Loads of work for a one off but I couldn't think of any options... Thanks again for your thoughts
Whalrman	posted 12-02-2014 10:28 AM ET (US) I used aluminum on my 18 OR as the fiberglass ones core had gone bad. Painted them desert tan with gray no-slip sections (3m type). Came out well. Aluminum was bent to form the inside edges by the people that make the aluminum parts for Boston Whaler- CPD.
wjd	posted 01-22-2015 04:39 PM ET (US) I have completed the new gunnel caps. Here is a link to a couple of photos if interested.
wjd	posted 01-22-2015 05:17 PM ET (US) Oops.. try this http://s96.photobucket.com/user/wdunlop1/embed/slideshow
Spitti	posted 01-22-2015 06:44 PM ET (US) Wow,! That's Impressive work Is she finished ? Post photos I'm sure all would love to see the finish product .