79 whaler rub rail question

dsujen

Petty Officer 1st Class
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I have a 1979 boston whaler 15'3" center console that has a bad rub rail. It appears to be riveted on. A lot of the rivets are pulled out. How can I fix it? Is it riveted to wood or fiberglass?
 

Quick3201

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Jul 31, 2011
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Look on this site for replacement rub rails. Fairly easy, just a lot of drilling. I used a molded hard rubber rail with insert to hide rivets. Measure according to order sheet and try to get a very hot sunny day to let the material heat soak out side, easier to work with.
 
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