Toward the end of the summer we were rafted up with others to enjoy an afternoon barbecue. When a windy squall came up, boats started rocking and banging together. Now that Concerto is on the hard for the winter I see some major bends, crimps and distortions in the aluminum extrusion. A couple of feet of the rub rail insert is pulled out and does not want to go back in the slot, even with some heat applied. I would like to replace the entire rail (aluminum and vinyl insert).
Now for my question. The rub rail is fastened right where the deck meets the hull. Can the screws, (not bolts and nuts), be removed without compromising the deck to hull bond? I have found an "All Vinyl" rub rail which would be a perfect replacement, but I want to make sure the OEM aluminum rail is not holding the boat together before I consider removing it.
Any and all suggestions, advice and comments are welcomed. Take your time, I have all winter!!
Thanks in advance, Alan
Now for my question. The rub rail is fastened right where the deck meets the hull. Can the screws, (not bolts and nuts), be removed without compromising the deck to hull bond? I have found an "All Vinyl" rub rail which would be a perfect replacement, but I want to make sure the OEM aluminum rail is not holding the boat together before I consider removing it.
Any and all suggestions, advice and comments are welcomed. Take your time, I have all winter!!
Thanks in advance, Alan