Got My Rub Rails On ...Finally

[Squidd]

Rub Rails were pretty well shot when I got the boat...I don't think they were "original", but have been on the boat for some time...

I made up new ones from Cumaru wood...a South American hardwood similar to Ipe and colored like Teak...Picked it up in a couple of 5/4"x6" ($60) deck boards and a little work with the table saw and router and I had the pieces ready to go...

Couple coats of Cetol Natural brought them to color...

And now that Deck is painted I installed with SS screws and a dab of sealant each...Used a double Rope, whipped on ends and sewn together, attached with 5200 to make the "corners" and Bow cap...

Whole Project, Grab Rails and Rub Rails under $100..

 

[31seahorse]

Hello Squidd,
The view down the starboard side is very nice. I do like the Cetol finish. Your woodwork looks great. You've got to love the workspace in an old barn too!

 

[OdayDave]

Beautiful work! Your boat looks great.

Dave
s/v Lagniappe
O'Day 25

 

[Lake Superior Sailor]

Boy! Great pics , Good work & sharp boat . Ever think about writing Magazine articles? 'Squidd's affordable boat projects' ....... If you get bored you can always work on mine!....Dale

 

[Merlin Clark]

Great job Squidd!

 

[Bob J.]

Nicely Done!

 

[MrBee]

looks great

 

[Squidd]

Thanks Guys... Been "tearing it apart" since I brought it home, it's good to have turned the corner and get to start to putting it back together again...

And I have been really Blessed by having an indoor place to keep it out of the weather while I work on it...and this early spring...!! I thought I'd be rushing the paint and finish in May...Now I'm on a pretty good schedual to launch...

 

[Jkenny13]

Great job!! I love the pics...