Posted by wlagarde on 08/14/14 - 6:33 PM
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todd12 wrote:
I recommed using the rivets as the fiberglass is not that thick where the rub rail secures. Also that is what the factory used on all the whalers that I have replaced rub rails on. All my rub rails where one continous piece. One problem I had was the front bow light had to be shimmed up. I used a 1/4" star board cut to the shape of the bow light mount. I did not want to cut into the new rub rail. Good luck
My original rub rail and the new rub rail are one contiguous piece as well. It's interesting Garris' was two piece. Have any had problems with buckling of their once piece rub rail after installation?
I just removed the old rail - what a pain and a dirty job at that. Tomorrow I clean up the hull edge and repair the old holes with West systems six-10. You are correct the glass isn't really that thick so I may switch to using the rivets once I get a good look in day light.
Edited by wlagarde on 08/14/14 - 6:33 PM