Stainless Rub Strake Installation

[mdibella]

On my First 36.7, I place blocks on amidship pad eyes to lead the fore-guy or sheet to the coach roof winch when running under kite or reaching. The lead isn't completely fair, with the line just barely wearing the coach roof at the transition from vertical to horizontal.

I want to install some stainless rub strakes at this location and am seeking advice if use of screws and adhesive will be strong enough or if pulling the headliner down to bed backing plates and nuts will be necessary for lasting permanent installation.

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

with the line just barely wearing the coach roof at the transition

Sounds like minimal forces at play here.

Best to give it the acid test and you hold the strake in position with your finger tips and have someone work the line back and forth to see how much force is in play. If the forces are light, you've got your answer.

 

[Don S/V ILLusion]

Can’t offer any constructive advice other than to suggest the alternative of using “stand-up“ blocks to keep lines off the deck.

 

[Rick Webb]

Adhesive and screws will work fine.

A bit like this makes it easy to get the screw holes centered in the rub strake holes.

 

[dlochner]

No need for baking plates. I have a couple of those strakes on my toe rail to prevent chafe on the wood from dock lines. Held in place by a few #10x5/8" self tapping screws. No problems with them.

 

[Rick Webb]

My link to the drill bit didn't make it into my post.

Second try

Kobalt Magnetic Screwdriving Bit Drive Guide in the Screwdriver Bit Holders & Adapters department at Lowes.com

This bit makes it very easy to center the pilot hole for the screw in things like hinges, striker plates and rub strakes.