[C320-list] Hull rub rail

[Jeff Hare]

BTW, while the rubber is out of the rub rail, use the opportunity to ensure
that all the screws holding the track in place are snugged up.  Then dab
each one with a smear of silicone if you have any on hand.

-Jeff Hare

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From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Alan Goodman
Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 4:39 PM
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Hull rub rail

Art - I had a similar issue.  I used a rubber mallet.  The back side of the
vinyl profile is "taller" than the receiving "track" in the stainless.  You
need to place the bottom of the vinyl profile inside the lower track lip and
use the mallet by striking the top of the vinyl rub rail  in a "down and in"
direction.  The top portion of the profile will snap into the top of the
track.  BTW, acetone generally removes all marks from the vinyl insert and
leaves it looking new.  I don't think the silicon is a good idea in that it
may make it easier for the vinyl profile to later pull out.  Also, depending
in if the 'incident' moved the vinyl profile laterally, you may need to
adjust the lateral positioning to get a perfect lay flat.  Alan  Hull 67
Holland MI

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> High winds the last several days on the Long Island sound.  Got pushed 
> against a piling leaving a dock and had about 24" of rub rail (hard 
> rubber/??) on the Port beam pop out of it's retaining track. I have tried
some silicon spray on the track, while trying to wedge it
> back in place with a scrapper blade and mallet.   Also tried applying some
heat.... no luck.
> Surely, someone has experienced this problem???? Any recommendations 
> on how to fix are welcome.
> Art   #680
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