Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting

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Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting

Postby rnln » Thu Dec 02, 2021 3:59 pm

Give me a source for 90-degree bend fitting used on the corner of a Boston Whaler hull at the transom, as shown in the image below.

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Fig. 1. A metal fitting used to protect a 90-degree rub rail bend on a Boston Whaler boat.
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On my REVENGE the transom corner rub rail is sharp and cuts through a tarpaulin. I think I could use a PVC pipe 90-degree elbow fitting cut in half to remedy this problem.

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Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting

Postby jimh » Thu Dec 02, 2021 5:35 pm

I don't think those 90-degree metal rub rail caps are OEM with Boston Whaler.

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Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting

Postby Phil T » Thu Dec 02, 2021 7:47 pm

Most pad the corners for the tarp.

I bought a pool noodle,

For each corner:

Cut two (2) pieces that are 1 foot long.
Cut one end of each at a 45 angle.
Position both so they form a 90 degree.
Slice each on the inside wall, [half] way through.
Install on corner, stretching them over the rub rail

Install tarp.
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Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting

Postby rnln » Wed Dec 08, 2021 3:32 am

Thanks Jim,

Hi Phil,
By reading, I can't picture exactly how you did it, sorry. Do you have any pic on hand to post it here?
Thank Phil.

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Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting

Postby Phil T » Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:26 am

Here is a quick sketch.
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Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting

Postby jimh » Wed Dec 08, 2021 9:15 am

PHIL--can you give a source for a Pool Noodle?

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Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting

Postby Phil T » Wed Dec 08, 2021 10:30 am

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Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting

Postby rnln » Wed Dec 08, 2021 1:08 pm

I may have some of the pipe foam insulation on my shelves. I understand about the cutting across 90 and 45 degrees.

What I am not clear is: "Slice each on the inside wall, [half] way through". What do you mean by "[half] way through". Do you slide and cut the tube into half, along the length? How does it stay on? Do you have to use glue to keep it on?

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Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting

Postby Phil T » Wed Dec 08, 2021 3:33 pm

Once you pull it open like a C you can see if it will stay on by itself.

Given the size of the corner hardware, I will guess it will NOT stay on by inself.

I would attach the tarp and bungie it down and then attach the noodles. The tarp will hold them in place.
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Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting

Postby rnln » Thu Dec 09, 2021 6:22 pm

Thanks Phil