[C320-list] Rub rail

[Chris Burti]

It has been long enough ago tha*t *I forgot, but the discussion reminded
me...I too had the problem long ago and was able to tighten up the rail
with a rubber mallet and the insert hasn't come out since.

Chris Burti
Farmville, NC


On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 4:04 PM, Bev Wright <bev.wright at verizon.net> wrote:

> 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)
> >
> >
>
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