Rub Rail Sourcing?

[djousset]

Suggestions for sourcing rub/toe rail for a Pearson 33? It's rigid plastic that is integrated with the teak toe rail (removable). TIA.

[stormalong]

Try TACO Marine. They have a lot of profiles. Google search to fine their website.

[Capt Clark]

Djousset,

I have found the best prices & selection is with Alan Ray of Rubrails.com. He is in Ft Lauderdale but can ship anywhere. He found the exact rubrail for my boat replacing wood with plastic.
954-729-4154 or 877-287-6707
Alan is extremely knowledgeable & helpful.

Capt Clark

[djousset]

Thanks for the suggestions. I have found some in New England but may need to purchase an entire length, much more than I need. If anyone is interested in a segment let me know.

[catalystcat]

Some unsolicited advice - my most valuable tool for installing the rub rail (other than a really warm day) is a flat bamboo spatula. They are super cheap and hardy and do not tear the rubrail like a screw driver. I picked mine up for just a few bucks at someplace like Marshalls or Ross...
They look kinda like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Ukissim-Nonst...-1-spons&psc=1

[migizi]

I've used one of those rollers for installing screens in windows, or a large washer in the middle of a long bolt to use as a roller/pushing device to get the second lip in, it can be quite difficult if cold

[GreenWave]

I use a soft mallet to gently bang in the rub rail. And a hair dryer to soften it up a bit on colder days.

[djousset]

Appreciate the spatula/roller/mallet and hairdryer tips. This will be a splice on the port bow in warmer spring 2023 weather. Hopefully not a tremendous amount of bend needed.