Rub rail

[opunui]

What is the concensus on the mitered rub rail or the curved one for the transom? Thanks again.

[CaptPatrick]

Bending the PVC guard rail to the transom is not feasable... Too much material to bunch up into a smooth 90º angle. You'd need a pair of female molds to even attempt it. While mitering is a tedious job, it's the only way to get a good result.

By using your old aluminum rail as a mold, you can make a pair of fiberglass templates that will at least allow you to mark out a close approximation of the necessary cuts.



Here's a fairly complete rundown on the rail being installed on "Buddy Boy"... -- PVC Guard Rail Installation --



Br,

Patrick





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[Charlie J]

if your ordering a new rub rail from alex whitaker, 31 bertram specialties.you will have enough material to make the templates

[opunui]

Thanks Cap't. I am ordering from Alex along with my new trailer.project is getting closer and closer to being done.

[Mikey]

Damn, Patrick, wish I had seen that a year ago. So simple when you see someone else do it.