Well, here's my first dumb question of the week (likely several more to come...stay tuned...
I believe other posters have discussed the potential for leaks under the rub-rail (through the deck-to-hull joint) if the caulking fails. I haven't noticed leaking there, but I'll do something proactively if the time investment is reasonable. Is it possible to inspect or augment this seal without removing the rub rail and aluminum slot? Getting the rubber rail in the slot sounds like a several hour project, and would probably require new rail, as I doubt even heat, soap, or profanity could coerce 36-year-old rail back in if I removed it.
If a bead of 3M 4200UV along the edges of the aluminum slot will help, I'll do that this year. If it requires a full rub-rail job, that may have to wait a season or two.
I believe other posters have discussed the potential for leaks under the rub-rail (through the deck-to-hull joint) if the caulking fails. I haven't noticed leaking there, but I'll do something proactively if the time investment is reasonable. Is it possible to inspect or augment this seal without removing the rub rail and aluminum slot? Getting the rubber rail in the slot sounds like a several hour project, and would probably require new rail, as I doubt even heat, soap, or profanity could coerce 36-year-old rail back in if I removed it.
If a bead of 3M 4200UV along the edges of the aluminum slot will help, I'll do that this year. If it requires a full rub-rail job, that may have to wait a season or two.