[C320-list] Rub Rail Glue?

[Andrew Santangelo]

Hello All,

My rail came out also late 2007 on Dawn Treader, #333.  Here was the  
fix:

* Ordered a new rub rail (you keep the aluminum)
* Use heat gun to soften the material (key step)
* Use a mallet to pound it in while warm and soft

DO NOT GLUE IT IN!

And yes, I did hire it out.  I believe it was $280 for the rail and I  
think another $100 to install.  It looks good as new!

Best Regards,
Andrew
C320
"Dawn Treader"
#333


On Jan 12, 2009, at 4:12 PM, Chef Adam Weiner wrote:

> Last weekend the entire port side rub rail on KELE 218 was hanging  
> by both
> ends.  It wasn't after a heavy docking (my dock is at waterline  
> level) and I
> just thought I rubbed it the wrong way.  (Sorry for the bad pun.)
>
> It has come off lose before.
>
> Adam
>
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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
>
>