[C320-list] Rub strips

[Chuck and Kathy]

I replaced the rub strip on Northwind last spring. I ordered about 70 feet
of material from Catalina and it came in a tight roll.  The warmer it is,
the easier to apply.  But here in Michigan I would have needed to wait until
mid summer for warm weather.  So I bought a heat gun and worked the new
strip all the way around, starting at the port stern.  As long as I could
get the rub strip hot, it was easy to install by inserting the bottom and
then using a mallet to tap in at the top.  I used a screw at each end, since
there was one installed in the previous strip, but no glue.  It wasn't too
bad a job.

Chuck Mueller
Northwind #676

-----Original Message-----
From: argates2nd at comcast.net [mailto:argates2nd at comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:40 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Rub Rail Glue?




'Half of our port side rub rail came out of the slot during a sloppy
docking.  It wants glue to stay back in the slot.  What glue is suggested
for this?  Is Silicone strong enough? 

Thanks, Rollie  #182  Punta Gorda, FL