Keep in mind that the lip of the rub rail needs to be at the bottom. Start of the Rub Rail Installation. The new SuproFlex Rub Rail Kit is lightweight and ultra-flexible to save you time and money while providing a seamless precision fit. Installing the main piece was very easy. You can move the rear seat back some but then there will be no room for a battery or gas tank. It is appreciated that the components of rub rail system 1 (or 6), namely track 2 (or 7) and fender 3 (or 8) can be extruded to any length desired in order to effectively protect the perimeter of any vessel, regardless of the shape and contours thereof. 2022 Boston Whaler 230 Outrage. How do you find a replacement kit for a Boston Whaler rub rail? Use 50-grit sandpaper to scuff up the finish and knock down any high spots or blend in any imperfections.
You'll need to secure several feet of the receiver and L molding with the clamps. The components of a Boston Whaler rub rail. The rail takes the abuse to keep your boat in the best possible condition. An insert of rubber or strong rubber-based materials are held inside of the aluminum housing to hold the bumper firmly in place so it doesn't come apart. Structural support Fits a wide variety of canoes$118. Current New Inventory. Tip: You can drill additional holes in the rub rail to avoid existing screws, or add more screws for extra security in places such as the transom turn and the end of the rub rail.
Cleaners, treatments and coatings aren't necessary and don't extend the life of your seals. On my project, I scrapped the motor and bought a brand new tiller steer 20 horsepower Tohatsu. It is seaworthy, can carry a huge load and is unsinkable. Then type Boston Whaler into the search box and hit enter. Anything over a 50 hp is in my opinion unsafe and too much for the boat. 4277526||Protective and decorative molding having foam-filled channel||1981-07-07||Jackson|. Once your Boston Whaler 13, 15 or 17 foot boat is stripped you will need to clean it with either a garden hose and soap or a high pressure washer like at the car wash. Blow off any loose paint, grime, dirt, etc.. As you clean the boat make sure to take note of any damaged areas. 10 is a perspective view of an exemplary vessel on which the second embodiment of present invention may be affixed. RHIB vessels have an inflatable hull portion integrated into a rigid lower hull. TACO®70' L x 1-5/8" H x 3/4" T Frosty White Vinyl Semi-Rigid Flexible Insert Rub Rail Kit with Chrome Insert (V11-9811WCM70-2)70' L x 1-5/8" H x 3/4" T Frosty White Vinyl Semi-Rigid Flexible Insert Rub Rail Kit with Chrome Insert by TACO®. While holding the lower rub-rail lip against the lower edge of the deck cap, sequentially drill 1/8-inch pilot holes through the pre-drilled holes in the rub rail to create mounting holes in the deck cap. Each kit features a continuous 60- or 80-foot coil of flexible coextruded vinyl rub rail (in black or white), which features two levels of hardness: a high-durometer inner layer (with pre-drilled holes) for a durable installation, and a softer outside layer to cushion impacts. This includes the seats, wood rails, stainless railing, steering components, the motor, etc.. You can leave the little brass fittings that you tie off to and also the front eye that you use to pull the boat onto the trailer with.
It offers increased track hold while having a more slippery surface. Other suitable materials can be used provided they have the required rigidity and weather resistance. The Boston Whaler Classic 13 foot skiff is perhaps the most popular 13 foot boats every manufactured. Some are more flexible than others and they come in a variety of sizes, depending upon the model of boat that the rail rub is intended to fit. Toe Rails and Spray Rails. Heavy-duty rub rail (white). Blow off the surface with an air blast and then wipe with acetone (this will remove any dirt or wax left on the surface). To give you an idea of how cheap this was consider that Bruswick paid 110 million for Igloo Coolers and 425 million for Sea Ray Boats. You would want to type in Boston Whaler 17 or Boston Whaler Montauk to keep from getting too many results that included the other sizes. Mr. Fisher had been toying with the idea of building light weight boats for some time and the introduction of this light weight foam opened up some opportunities. There are normally a few of the 17 footers on the site. It took about a week for me to receive them. Also, if you were to run an engine this large you would want the newer model with the higher transom.
This makes for a very stiff, unsinkable boat. If you have heard these rub rails are difficult to install, you would be correct! This will rebond the hull to the foam. Once you get through the two tight curves at the bow it's simply a matter of running down the length of the boat until you get to the transom.
If you install a tiller steer outboard motor on your 13 foot Boston Whaler Sport, the first thing you are going to notice is that the tiller handle is too short. In some embodiments, upper barb 82 includes an upper groove 85 which extends rearward therefrom. Yacht World – this is a great site that has 17 foot Boston Whalers for sale all over the world. The outer surface of the insert is also designed to receive a stainless steel trim strip, which is "crosshead extruded" with the plastic section of the insert.
Custom Profiles Division. The instant invention has been shown and described herein in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. And drills with standard woodworking tools Designed for use without an insert$407. Project Description. This allows the insert to lay flat against the transom. However, other rigid plastics may be used such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate, Delrin (polyoxymethylene), Nylon, Hytrel and any other rigid plastic with a hardness of at least 50 durometer on the type-D scale. Many restorers (including myself) chose to run wiring within the rub rail channel itself. 10, showing the second embodiment of rub rail system of the present invention, as fitted to the side of a vessel.
The last thing we want to do is cap off the insert at the transom. To prevent puckering or damage to the rub rail, set drill torque to stop at the surface of the rub rail. I found that the secret to getting it into place is to get the tubing started and then have someone stretch the tubing while I hammer it into place. A bit with a diameter like a q-tip is fine. © 2021 Barbour Plastics - All Rights Reserved. The final step was to drill a hole through the rubber insert into the transom and secure it with the stainless steel screw and finish washer. Complete with the end caps. A 15 horse will get you up to about 20 mph and a 20 horsepower outboard will push you to about 25 mph.
Preowned Parts & Accessories. Razor knife or pruning shears. Choose a location that does not have a concrete surface as this could scratch the coil material. The rub rail system includes a rigid track extrusion configured to attach to the perimeter of a vessel and a resilient flexible fender extrusion having a softer shock absorbing inner core. With a hydrofoil installed on the motor and not too much weight in the boat it should get you onto a plane. TACO parts are exposed to many hours of stringent quality control testing in real-life conditions. To maintain your rub rail insert we recommend just washing with soap and water. Especially on the curves.
Additionally, there is a need for a modular rub rail system having these benefits while also being easier to replace and repair as needed. Stretch the material and install screws through two more of the pre-drilled holes on each side. I found that having a small bit of slack in the wire made it easier. This meant that the boat could actually be moored with the plug out and rain water would simply run out the back. Marine Grade Dock Corners.
Further, fender 8 is removeably engaged with track 7 to allow for easy repair and replacement of the fender. If in doubt, go slightly taller. Chesapeake Whalertowne. It is appreciated that, in some embodiments, the upper barb 82 extends substantially downward and the lower barb 84 extends substantially upward. In 1961 the 16 foot model was introduced.
If you look at the picture of my engine below you will notice a little red handle that slides side to side. Select the make of the boat and the guide tells you what to buy. We're getting down to the wire at this point. Multiply the length of your boat by 2 and add the beam width for the total.