Rub rail replacement

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ScottCK

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I’m starting to plan out the refresh on my Broadbill. The rub rail is completely dried out and just breaks off if I try to move it. Where is the best place to get a replacement. A quick google search is turning up items they are WAY out of the price range ($300+ for 20’). So I’m assuming that I’m searching wrong

The part is 13/16” tall and the bottom lip is 1/4” IMG_1060.jpegIMG_1061.jpeg
 
Scott~

Do you need to replace the rubrail in-kind? I would be tempted to use another material and make new ones. I have used treated lumber (SYP), Philippine Mahogany (aka Lauan), Trex and PVC "lumber" for rubrails. Each provides more actual cushioning and protection that does metal. Corners may rewquire some creativity - but nothing a littlevfinesse can't solve.

BTW: The AA Blackjack in my shop has the deck ans hull joined at a flange - not the "shoebox" style of your vessel.

Hope this helps!

SJS
 
There are lots of options on Amazon. There is also Great Lakes Skipper and Taco marine parts you might look at.
 
Steve, Thinking I am going to go with trex for the rub rail. Looking on the TDB site, they dont take it around the bow which solves a lot of the issue with installing it. Was thinking about making grassing rails out of it as well but may end up using leftover coosa board as I think I will have plenty left over from the transom.
 
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