[C320-list] Rub rail

[Bev Wright]

Just to follow up, Catalina Tech Support told me that the original rub rail came in two 20' sections, from bow going aft, then two 6' 1/2" sections to stern with screw holes to the hull every 4". Now they only ship in 6' 1/2" sections. For my problem of the insert popping out, they recommended that, if the aluminum frame is in reasonable condition, which it is or at least I'm not embarrassed by it, and before buying all new rail sections, I could either screw the old one (which is scuffed up considerably) to the existing frame or get a new $231 insert that would most likely fit tighter into the existing frame. They also no longer sell the end caps, which were cosmetic. I guess it's just a matter of cosmetics and/or money, like always!

Bev Wright
s/v Whoosh #15   

-----Original Message-----
From: Bev Wright [mailto:bev.wright at verizon.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 2:47 PM
To: 'C320-List at Catalina320.com'
Subject: RE: [C320-list] Rub rail

Chris, per your request. This is from the Catalina Direct website.  There are no instructions on the rub rail page, but I imagine you might e able to just pop out the insert under the section you want to replace, unscrew the section and replace the section(s), then pop the insert back in.  The instructions are on the item page for the insert.  In addition, my port aft end cap somehow got ripped off, which I just noticed. Catalina Direct has those as well. 

http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/216/rubrail-aluminum-wide-6-12.cfm

http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/1338/rubrail-c-320-c-36-open-transom-gray-vinyl.cfm 

Bev

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris Burti
Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 2:33 PM
To: 320
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Rub rail

Bev,
Please share that information...e.g. contact info,  part numbers, instructions, URL, etc.

We have a banged up section (due to somebody's 'courtesy' of retying our lines and fender at the slip) and 6' would be ample to cure the issue...

Chris Burti
Farmville, NC


On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 2:21 PM, Bev Wright <bev.wright at verizon.net> wrote:

> Art - did you ever replace your rub rail?  My aluminum rub rail is 
> slightly bent in several places which I believe is allowing the insert 
> to pop out either after a long race/cruise with bouncing or if the 
> boat rubs along a slip piling. Despite suggestions to straighten the frame, it's impossible.
> I am able to pop the insert back in easily, no mallet required, but 
> I'd like not to have to deal with it.
>
> Catalina Direct sells the aluminum frame in 6 1/2 foot sections and an 
> improved (more flexible) insert (80 feet lengths) and the process they 
> describe seems straightforward. I just want to be sure that replacing 
> the frame and insert will solve the "popping out" problem.  Otherwise, 
> the options are to buy a different type. West Marine has many rub rail options.
> I just prefer to buy from Catalina if it truly is the bent frame that 
> is causing the pop-outs.
>
> Thanks.
> Bev Wright
> s/v Whoosh #15
> Edgewater, MD
> 703-606-2209
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On 
> Behalf Of Art Harden
> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 7:37 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Rub rail
>
> Has anyone replaced the rub rail. On Tortuga, the rub rail is brutal 
> and needs to be replaced. Is there a good procedure for this?
>
> Art Harden
> Tortuga Catalina 320
> 937-477-5544 (m)
>
>