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The rubbing strip on my 2004 196 has been squashed during transport and I wondered if it will recover & whether I can "help it". How big a job is it to change it ?
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RE: Rubbing strip damage
Depending on how bad it is damaged, you could try to get it heated up to try and rework it. Were you transporting it or CC or a dealer? If you change it, it is a bit of work. A new rub rail is almost four hundred dollars and it is a few hours of labor. The hardest part is putting it on and not making it look all wavy. -
RE: Rubbing strip damage
Thanks for the info. The damage is about 4 inches long and the permanent deformation is about one third of the depth of the rub rail. I will try some heat tonight. I was transporting it in a container. Does the centre circular section part pull out seperately ? and is it plastic ? It might be easier to reshape if I could take this bit out. I will take some photos if heat doesn't help.Comment
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RE: Rubbing strip damage
Yeah the center section comes out. Be careful not to damage it when you pull it out. Behind the center section is the screws that hold it onto the boat. It is a rubber material that is softer than the outsides of the rubrail. Good luck.Comment
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RE: Rubbing strip damage
Thanks for the help - heat works ! Once it was hot I could pull out the centre section and reshape it. I think I can get it looking pretty good. Now I can start the fun job of fitting the heater kit !!Comment
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RE: Rubbing strip damage
Sounds like fun! Glad I could help you out. Where did you transport the boat to/from? Must be over seas?Comment
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