[C320-list] Rub Rail Glue?

[warren updike]

It will be interesting to see what comes back on this topic. I suspect glue is not the answer. I doubt any glue would keep it in-place given enough pressure. A glue would just make replacing it more of an issue.

I have a similar problem. I usually just pound it back in-place until the next event. I suspect the material is old and no longer able to hold its proper shape being easily stretched and not easily returning to proper length. The aluminum track is not deformed, but the rail now comes out easily.

Has anyone out there replaced the rub rail? At what age was it replaced? At what cost? Where bought? 

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay


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From: argates2nd at comcast.net [mailto:argates2nd at comcast.net] 
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:40 PM
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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