bedding vinyl rub rail

Dec 28, 2009
397
Macgregor M25 trailer
I'm replacing my old alumnium with plastic rub rail, with an all vinyl rub rail.
What is the best bedding for it?

Thank You
 

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Jun 19, 2013
1,212
C&C 30 Elk Rapids
butyl tape, look for bedding article on pbase.com (maine sail)
 
Dec 28, 2009
397
Macgregor M25 trailer
I thought about Main's butyl it will take alot of it, the rail is around 60 feet by 2 inches. I was hoping that one of the caulks would be the best, but I'll use the butyl if that would be best.
 
Feb 6, 1998
11,709
Canadian Sailcraft 36T Casco Bay, ME
I thought about Main's butyl it will take alot of it, the rail is around 60 feet by 2 inches. I was hoping that one of the caulks would be the best, but I'll use the butyl if that would be best.
You're going to use a lot of tube caulk too... I would suggest calling the manufacturer of the rub rail and ask them if a polyurethane (4200 etc.), polyether (UV-4000) or polusulfide (Life-Calk) is compatible with the plastic.