[C320-list] Rub rail

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If you can pop it back in would something like "Goop" squeezed behind the rubber be able to hold to the frame?

Jim Brown

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> On Aug 1, 2017, at 4:30 PM, Bev Wright <bev.wright at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Chris, thanks, but not sure what you mean about tightening up the rail with a mallet. Someone on this list suggested before, if I interpreted correctly, that a mallet might be used to pound out the places on the frame where it's bent in, but perhaps I misinterpreted because I tried that and the mallet was too big to get under the lip and bend it up. The aluminum is quite strong, whereas I thought it might be soft. I am able to pop the rail into the track by hand, even under the bent lip, although I've also tried using a mallet after that, but there didn't seem to be a need or matter once it was locked in on both sides. I will say that getting the rail back into the frame requires some dexterity because once I have gotten it almost all the way in, there is a bulge that I have to work the in slowly until the whole thing settles into place. 
> 
> Bev Wright
> Edgewater, MD
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris Burti
> Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 4:09 PM
> To: 320
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Rub rail
> 
> 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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