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Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 3:59 pm
by rnln
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.
- Fig. 1. A metal fitting used to protect a 90-degree rub rail bend on a Boston Whaler boat.
- cornerFittingRubRail.jpg (6.02 KiB) Viewed 3650 times
BACK STORY.
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.
Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 5:35 pm
by jimh
I don't think those 90-degree metal rub rail caps are OEM with Boston Whaler.
Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 7:47 pm
by Phil T
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.
Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 3:32 am
by rnln
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.
Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:26 am
by Phil T
Here is a quick sketch.
Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 9:15 am
by jimh
PHIL--can you give a source for a Pool Noodle?
Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 10:30 am
by Phil T
Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 1:08 pm
by rnln
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?
Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 3:33 pm
by Phil T
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.
Re: Source for Rub Rail Corner Fitting
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2021 6:22 pm
by rnln
Thanks Phil