Replacement Rub Rails

[big boat little motor]

I have a '97 19' Lowe deck boat that was just recarpeted and redecked prior to me picking it up. The previous owner got bored with it and left screws loose in all the seats and console etc......
Now that I have this boat water worthy again I was looking to change out the rub rails as it had dented aluminium rails that would not allow the rubber insert strip to go cleanly into the track. In addition he lost the plastic cap that covered the point on the bow and the 2 90 degree corners on the transom. I was looking to replace the rub rails to get a look that looks finished. This rub rail only needs to bolt on to the decking as this it the only piece that the aluminium ones bolted to.

Any thoughts on what material I should be looking to use on this and weather or not i should use the rubber inserts this time again. My main concern I something that will look nice for the most cost effective manor possible.

 

[big boat little motor]

Re: Replacement Rub Rails

bump

 

[Nandy]

Re: Replacement Rub Rails

Although this is not a full restoration maybe you can re-post in that forum.

 

[P 0 P E Y E]

Re: Replacement Rub Rails

There are a whole bunch of products available out there.

Before you get into changing the rail or deciding on your move, see if the deck to hull connection fasteners are hidden or part of your current rub rail system.

An many boats, the deck and hull connection is located under the rub rail.
If this is the case it may influence your decision on how you go about replacing or fixing it.

Can you post pics of your rail, gunwale and clamp area (the rail area)

We Have a bunch of 17' whalers our junior sailing instructors use with the fire hose looking stuff that has a foam core. It is an easy install, just glue it on with 5200....its bullet proof.

Good luck with your project.