Got My Rub Rails on...Finally

Squidd · #1 03-25-2012

Rub Rails were pretty well shot when I got the boat...I don't think they were "original", but have been on the boat for some time...

I made up new ones from Cumaru wood...a South American hardwood similar to Ipe and colored like Teak...Picked it up in a couple of 5/4"x6" ($60) deck boards and a little work with the table saw and router and I had the pieces ready to go...

Couple coats of Cetol Natural brought them to color...

And now that Deck is painted I installed with SS screws and a dab of sealant each...Used a double Rope, whipped on ends and sewn together, attached with 5200 to make the "corners" and Bow cap...

Whole Project, Grab Rails and Rub Rails under $100..

Lake Superior Sailor · #2 03-25-2012

This really looks good you would never know it's the same boat! Hide it from the tax guy! You know you can help on my boat anytime you get bored.........Dale

CalebD · #3 03-26-2012

Looks very nice Squidd. Nice wood working.
I also like the rope 'bumper' embedded with 5200 on the bow. Same on the stern?
Not sure I would use 5200 though. It looks nice though.

Capt Len · #4 03-26-2012

Now you can claim "I''s the Bi"

Squidd · #5 03-26-2012

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Originally Posted by CalebD

Looks very nice Squidd. Nice wood working.
I also like the rope 'bumper' embedded with 5200 on the bow. Same on the stern?
Not sure I would use 5200 though. It looks nice though.

Same on stern "corners"... I didn't want them falling off, hanging loose, or getting ripped off if I do "bump" them...and they are on nice outside corners if I ever do want to/or need to "grind" them off...