This weekend we completed the starboard rub rail project.
Things you need for this project:
12x1-3/4 FH S/S fasteners to secure the rub rail to the hull sheer. And 6 x 5/8 FH S/S fasteners to secure the S/S rub rail striker plates. 1 tube of white 3M 5200 (not quick cure) for approximately 20 feet of rail. Acetone for clean up. A small amount of UV resistant silicone.
To remove the rub rail you will need to remove the S/S rub rail striker plates. Once the S/S striker plates are removed from the rub rail you will see the fasteners which secure the rubber rub rail section to the hull, remove those. Then, remove the old 5200 and clean the hull and striker plates with acetone.
Line up the rub rail and attach it to the toe rail with string about four inches from where you will screw it on to the hull (see pic below). When you reinstall the rub rail, one thing which is very important is to apply a liberal amount of 5200 sealant between the rub rail and the hull flange. We added a large blob of 5200 to the backside of the rub rail and another blob on the fastener hole of the hull flange. We also coated the fastener threads with a liberal amount of 5200. The 5200 begins to drip once the fasteners are secured, so make sure to keep an eye on the drips and clean up BEFORE they hit the water.
Once the rub rail is attached. Attach the S/S rub rail striker plates with fastners dipped in 5200. When you're finished, clean the area immediately with acetone. You will need to add a blob of silicone on the aft portion of the rub rail.
This project took about six hours. The cure time is seven days.
The largest full moon in 18 years - the "Supermoon" at Salpare Marina! http://www.space.com/11179-supermoon-photos-full-moon-2011-skywatchers.html
The ducks came for a visit and were not happy when we said we did not have cookies.
"QUACKWhat?!"