Richard,
On "Elaine" I keep the rub rail hooked on by using sheet metal screws
and fender washers. I drill up from underneath and use screws just
long enough (sorry I don't remember the length) so the tip sticks
into the upper part of the rub rail. The fender washer spreads the
pressure out so the rubber (?) isn't torn out by the screw's small
head. I think I did it about every 18" where the rail was falling
off (mostly the forward part on my boat). Maybe it helps hold the
hull/deck joint together also?????
I wouldn't use 5200 since it's really, really permanent.
Pat
"Elaine" #245
On May 15, 2007, at 10:39 AM, Richard Reader wrote:
> I may have asked this in the past, so apologies if this is a repeat.
>> My rub rail is coming off (well, it's been partially off for a
> looooong time) and on the recommendation of another boat owner I'm
> considering using 3M 5200 polyurethane adhesive / sealant (http://> www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/
> 10001/-1/10001/250928/0/0/5200/All_2/mode+matchallpartial/0/0) to
> permanently affix it to the deck to hull seam. The one obvious
> downside would be that this would make it difficult to take off and
> replace. Does this seem like a good idea or a bad idea?
>> Richard
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