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I replaced the rubrail on my 15 footer in June of this year. This is what I did. It is not an easy job, but it is not difficult either. Some folks use one or two helpers but I don't find that necessary. The old rivet holes I filled with a bondo type filler before I sprayed the interior of the boat with AwlGrip. Some folks also soak the new rubrail in a pail of hot water or try to stretch it out in the sun, but those methods don't work very well and after all its summer everywhere, although the insert will go in easier if its soaked in a pail or hot water. The 13 footer rubrail that I did a few years ago is more difficult that the 15 footer, as the raiius in the bow is tighter. You need 3 clamps, that are available at Harbor freight tools for very little cost. Use rivets as they were used originally, and the glass is too thin for screws, and the rivets are inclued. They are a little more difficult to use than screws, but thats just the way it is, and rivets will pull the rubrail track in tighter. Start at either side at the stern. clamp the rail in place for about 3 or 4 feet using the clamps. then just drill your holes and insert your rivets at about 6" intervils. Use a closer spacing for the first 3. when you get that section done, release the clamps, and do the same thing again, moving 3 feet at a time. The rubrail is very stiff, and you have to manhandle it a bit sometimes., Whe you get to the turn at the bow you will find that the rubrail from being coiled up will make the turn naturally, and unlike the sharp turn of the 13 footer, you won't need to use a heat gun, Just keep going and by the time you are half done, you will be a pro. As far as the insert is concerned, it may work better if it is soaked in a pail of hot water. A rubber hammer can be useful . good luck but this job is hard to screw up if you don' rush through it.