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September 21, 2012, 03:37:17 PM
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Re: Rub Rail Insert Popping Out
« Reply #30 on: September 21, 2012, 03:37:17 PM »
OK, got the insert replaced today.  Didn't quite challenge Seabob's record of 30 seconds, but it didn't take a full day either, so I'm happy.  I was a little nervous as I was coming down the home stretch, as the length of new insert didn't appear to be as long as I though it would.  I ended up with only about 15" excess  :shock: .  Either I was way off when I measured 52 feet of existing rub rail, or the 70 foot length was a little light.

I gotta say that I'm happy with the white insert (the old insert was grey, which is no longer available).  If I did this right, here is the boat with the old insert:



And here it is with the new insert:




Hopefully these pics will help anyone trying to get an idea how the white insert looks if they also need to replace theirs.

Thanks Bob for all the help!
Craig

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September 21, 2012, 04:04:35 PM
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Re: Rub Rail Insert Popping Out
« Reply #31 on: September 21, 2012, 04:04:35 PM »


Well done Craig!  Bet you were sweating going down the dogleg, looking at the rest of the boat, looking at the remaining insert...

What was your heating method du jour?


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September 21, 2012, 04:06:59 PM
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« Reply #32 on: September 21, 2012, 04:06:59 PM »
White does look good.

Well done. :thumleft:
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September 21, 2012, 04:46:15 PM
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Re: Rub Rail Insert Popping Out
« Reply #33 on: September 21, 2012, 04:46:15 PM »
Thanks Capt. Bob & Seabob!  Yeah. I was sweating quite a bit, both from the humidity as well as the length.  I just measured the old insert - it is right under 50', so it looks like the 70' white one was really a 50'.  I'm glad it made it...I really didn't want to do this again!

I used a heat gun to soften the insert.  I read on the Taco website (or somewhere) to heat 2 ft at a time, but I wasn't quick enough to get the whole 2 ft inserted before it cooled off.  So I went with about a foot at a time.  Took a little longer, but it worked just fine.
Craig

2002 205 Osprey, 200 HP Yamaha OX66


1967 22-2 Flatback (Rebuild in progress)

September 21, 2012, 06:31:27 PM
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Re: Rub Rail Insert Popping Out
« Reply #34 on: September 21, 2012, 06:31:27 PM »
Looks good!  Do you have a 225 or a 245?  I have to do my 245 soon.
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September 21, 2012, 09:06:30 PM
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Re: Rub Rail Insert Popping Out
« Reply #35 on: September 21, 2012, 09:06:30 PM »
Quote from: "wingtime"
Looks good!  Do you have a 225 or a 245?  I have to do my 245 soon.

Thanks!  It's actually a 205.

I think the best lesson learned from my install is to lay out the new insert along side the old one after you remove it and make sure the new one is long enough before you start installing it.  The packing slip for my new one said it was 70', but it was really a 50'.  Luckily I over-estimated mine when I came up with 52', and it was actually just under 50'.  As they say, better to be lucky than good!
Craig

2002 205 Osprey, 200 HP Yamaha OX66


1967 22-2 Flatback (Rebuild in progress)

September 25, 2012, 07:53:13 AM
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Re: Rub Rail Insert Popping Out
« Reply #36 on: September 25, 2012, 07:53:13 AM »
Before I toss my old gray insert, does anyone want it?  It is still in pretty good shape, but does seem a little softer than the new one.  It is off of a 205 Osprey, but I would say it is a little too short for that boat (I think that is the reason it was popping out of the pulpit corners).
Craig

2002 205 Osprey, 200 HP Yamaha OX66


1967 22-2 Flatback (Rebuild in progress)

September 25, 2012, 08:06:08 AM
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Re: Rub Rail Insert Popping Out
« Reply #37 on: September 25, 2012, 08:06:08 AM »
Quote from: "CLM65"
Before I toss my old gray insert, does anyone want it?  It is still in pretty good shape, but does seem a little softer than the new one.  It is off of a 205 Osprey, but I would say it is a little too short for that boat (I think that is the reason it was popping out of the pulpit corners).

Would be just fine for a 200 Osprey...


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January 16, 2013, 08:23:25 PM
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Re: Rub Rail Insert Popping Out
« Reply #38 on: January 16, 2013, 08:23:25 PM »
Bob, Do you still have a connection for white rubrail inserts.  My 99' 215 DC rubrail is always popping out around the pulipit.  After looking at these pictures I think the white will look nice.  Thanks.

Ryan
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January 16, 2013, 08:48:00 PM
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« Reply #39 on: January 16, 2013, 08:48:00 PM »
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Bob, Do you still have a connection for white rubrail inserts.  My 99' 215 DC rubrail is always popping out around the pulipit.  After looking at these pictures I think the white will look nice.  Thanks.

Ryan

Yes, Ryan.  I'll contact Dennis at Taco.  Let you know...

BTW...LOVE the 215 DC!!! :cheers:  :cheers:


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January 18, 2013, 03:29:46 PM
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Re: Rub Rail Insert Popping Out
« Reply #40 on: January 18, 2013, 03:29:46 PM »
Hi Bob,
I think I'm also ready if you can still get the white.
I think i'll need a 70' roll.

Thanks
1999 245 Explorer WAC w/ 1999 225hp Johnson, Pennington/Waretown(key harbor)

January 18, 2013, 06:35:30 PM
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Re: Rub Rail Insert Popping Out
« Reply #41 on: January 18, 2013, 06:35:30 PM »
Alright, so we need (2) 70' rolls.  I'll send an email to Dennis tonight, he'll get back with me on Monday morn.


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February 01, 2013, 08:47:33 PM
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Re: Rub Rail Insert Popping Out
« Reply #42 on: February 01, 2013, 08:47:33 PM »
Hey Bob,

Any word on the rub rail?
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February 01, 2013, 08:58:19 PM
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Re: Rub Rail Insert Popping Out
« Reply #43 on: February 01, 2013, 08:58:19 PM »
My bad, have been busy as of late.  (2) 70' rolls, coming right up!


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February 01, 2013, 09:19:55 PM
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Re: Rub Rail Insert Popping Out
« Reply #44 on: February 01, 2013, 09:19:55 PM »
Ryan, John,
Sorry for the delay.  Just sent Dennis an email, I need you guy's shipping address as the rolls will ship directly from Taco's warehouse in Smyrna, TN.  PM me with details...


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