Rub Rail vinyl replacement

[Jim]

I'm looking to replace the worn and stained rub rail vinyl on my 1976 C-30. I'd appreciate any advice and supplier referals.

 

[Harry]

Catalina Parts Dept

I got mine from Catalina parts department.Catalina Yachts 21200 Victory Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA. 818-884-7700 Parts x253/254

 

[P.C.]

vinyl rub rail replacement

Ordered from A company called Catalina Direct last month, they have a toll free number on their web site. www.catalinadirect.com.They sent me 80' for my C30. Rub rail plus shipping came to $135.00. Got it in about a week, very helpful people.

 

[Steve Treppa]

Catalina Direct

I used Catalina Direct and "upgraded" from the ugly (IMO) brownish rail to a fancy gray one. Its a rather grueling and unpleasant job. Both of my thumbs were completely blistered for a about two weeks afterward...Steve

 

[Fred]

Ideal tool

I replaced the rub-rail on my C320 this past spring. I used a tool I purchased from Fawcett's in Annapolis. I think it is called a "caulking tool". It is like a fan-shaped putty knife. As I recalled, it cost about $15. I did the entire boat in about 2 hours and was amazed at how easy it made the job.Good luck!

 

[Jim]

Thanks for the help

Thanks for all or your helpful advice on replacing my rub rail.

 

[P.C.]

Caulking Tool

Fred, can you tell me more about the "caulking tool" What type of store can I get one at.how big is it, any tricks to putting in the new rub rail. Thanks. Pat

 

[P.C.]

Fred - caulking tool

Fred can you tell me what type of store I can get this tool at, how big is it, any helpfull hints to changing the vinyl. Thanks. Pat

 

[robert taylor]

sandpaper first

you might try sanding the rubrail with 220 grit wet sand paper first. i did this to my cat 30 (beige rail with much much mildew) it made it look new and took about one hour. i use a piece of closed cell foam (the kind that camping sleep pads are made from so it would conform to the curve of the rubber rail.