Rub rail replacement

bagdragger · **Joined:** Sun May 31, 2015 11:42 am **Posts:** 24

Looking for a little help. Received the new rub rails for my 13 a22. The old ones came off easy enough. Any tips or tricks from the guys that have put new ones back on? Thanks

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dustinjean · **Posted:** Sat May 20, 2017 1:34 pm

What do you need help with how to bend around corners?

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bagdragger · **Joined:** Sun May 31, 2015 11:42 am **Posts:** 24

No the corners have caps that go on after. The issue seems to be that the new rails are very stiff and don't seem to want to go over where the two hull pieces meet. May need to go get a beat gun to get them to loosen up a bit

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dustinjean · **Posted:** Sat May 20, 2017 3:41 pm

Yes you will need a heat gun to get plastic to form how you want just don't get it too hot

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Stuart870 · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2017 7:41 am

I tried to replace one a few weeks ago and didn't succeed. I snapped the old one back on and have not tried it again. I've heard to let the new rub rail sit in the sun awhile before installation. When I attempted it was a cool, cloudy day out and I plan to try again soon. I'd like to know what works for you.

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boardjnky4 · **Joined:** Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:22 pm **Posts:** 437

how much did that cost you? where did you get it from?

looking forward to hearing more from you on how you get this done

admin · **Joined:** Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:00 am **Posts:** 1115

Dustin is correct.. I have seen HEAT as the method to get those things on.

bagdragger · **Joined:** Sun May 31, 2015 11:42 am **Posts:** 24

Got the back one on!! Takes a heat gun and more than a few beers!! The sides I need a buddy to help with they are way to long.

Ordered them from the dealer, got them to pay for half and eat the shipping.

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bagdragger · **Joined:** Sun May 31, 2015 11:42 am **Posts:** 24

Would think that a softer rubber would work better, they are more like a hard plastic

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Stuart870 · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2017 9:04 pm

@bagdragger do you plan to drill new holes in your boat to secure them? I don't see any other way. I'm not too excited about drilling in the boat, even though it'll be hidden by the end/corner caps. The long side piece is the only one I'm replacing. Glad to hear you're making progress with it.

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