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jay18 posted 04-29-2013 08:29 AM ET (US)
I am going to be going through the painstaking task of a rubrail replacement this week, and have read a few posts on how it is easier if the rigid section is cut into sections and then installed vs one continuous piece from the transom corners forward. My last one, I ran one continuous piece, and it was very challenging. Is is OK to cut into say 15 & 10 ft sections install and then run secondary inner piece around continuously?
Thanks
Hoosier posted 04-29-2013 08:36 AM ET (US)
I've replaced two rub rails, one on a Montauk and the other on an Outrage. I'd stick with one continuous piece. It's a tough job and I found it takes at least two people to do it. The most important part of the job is heating the rub rail so that it's flexible.
Jefecinco posted 04-29-2013 10:17 AM ET (US)
July and August may be better times of the year for such a job. Exposure to a couple of hours of mid-day sun could make some of the work easier.
I hope to do the job on my 13 Sport this Summer.
Butch
Blackduck posted 04-29-2013 02:32 PM ET (US)
Not that difficult a job. No way I would do it in pieces.
kwik_wurk posted 04-29-2013 02:59 PM ET (US)
One piece, please for the sake of the boat.
There are two methods for heating the rub rail, heat gun (air dryer), or a large bucket of hot hot water. (I prefer the later, using two buckets. One bucket to actually heat the rub rail, the second to keep it warm thereafter.)
Also a 2nd person is huge, one to feed and one to pull.
Do not be afraid to give the track a good pre-spray with some lubricant.
I
kwik_wurk posted 04-29-2013 03:04 PM ET (US)
oops...miss-hit some keys.
I did a Montauk with a friend in ~45 min. (Not counting filling up the buckets.) -- I just takes a lot of pinching and pulling, and a rubber mallet is good to use for sideways tapping to walk it down when it is stubborn.
kwik_wurk posted 04-29-2013 03:11 PM ET (US)
Sorry, I thought you meant the rub rail itself. I assume you are talking about the mid classic rub rail set. And if I understand what part you are talking about. Yes, just lubricate it and it should still go together. If you do sections the rubber portion of the rub rail will develop a bump where the split is over time.
jay18 posted 04-30-2013 09:48 AM ET (US)
Excellent feedback. THank you for the replies. I am going to endure the PIA job that it is and run one continuous piece from transom corner to transom corner. I will have to get ceative on the best way to heat up the snake...

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Author	Topic: Rub rail- Cut it into sections?
jay18	posted 04-29-2013 08:29 AM ET (US) I am going to be going through the painstaking task of a rubrail replacement this week, and have read a few posts on how it is easier if the rigid section is cut into sections and then installed vs one continuous piece from the transom corners forward. My last one, I ran one continuous piece, and it was very challenging. Is is OK to cut into say 15 & 10 ft sections install and then run secondary inner piece around continuously? Thanks
Hoosier	posted 04-29-2013 08:36 AM ET (US) I've replaced two rub rails, one on a Montauk and the other on an Outrage. I'd stick with one continuous piece. It's a tough job and I found it takes at least two people to do it. The most important part of the job is heating the rub rail so that it's flexible.
Jefecinco	posted 04-29-2013 10:17 AM ET (US) July and August may be better times of the year for such a job. Exposure to a couple of hours of mid-day sun could make some of the work easier. I hope to do the job on my 13 Sport this Summer. Butch
Blackduck	posted 04-29-2013 02:32 PM ET (US) Not that difficult a job. No way I would do it in pieces.
kwik_wurk	posted 04-29-2013 02:59 PM ET (US) One piece, please for the sake of the boat. There are two methods for heating the rub rail, heat gun (air dryer), or a large bucket of hot hot water. (I prefer the later, using two buckets. One bucket to actually heat the rub rail, the second to keep it warm thereafter.) Also a 2nd person is huge, one to feed and one to pull. Do not be afraid to give the track a good pre-spray with some lubricant. I
kwik_wurk	posted 04-29-2013 03:04 PM ET (US) oops...miss-hit some keys. I did a Montauk with a friend in ~45 min. (Not counting filling up the buckets.) -- I just takes a lot of pinching and pulling, and a rubber mallet is good to use for sideways tapping to walk it down when it is stubborn.
kwik_wurk	posted 04-29-2013 03:11 PM ET (US) Sorry, I thought you meant the rub rail itself. I assume you are talking about the mid classic rub rail set. And if I understand what part you are talking about. Yes, just lubricate it and it should still go together. If you do sections the rubber portion of the rub rail will develop a bump where the split is over time.
jay18	posted 04-30-2013 09:48 AM ET (US) Excellent feedback. THank you for the replies. I am going to endure the PIA job that it is and run one continuous piece from transom corner to transom corner. I will have to get ceative on the best way to heat up the snake...