mtgbiker

Pulled the factory black rub rail off and replaced it with Taco's 2 piece Rigid Base and Vinyl insert. Very time consuming but worth it.

mtgbiker

Here's a pic of the original Black rub rail.

Maritime_Eng

Looks great! That is a really clean 272. Nice Boat!

mtgbiker

Thanks dg,
It was a one-owner boat w/ 242 hours when I purchased her in 2004. But it's like every boat....a work in progress!
This was my last undertaking in March 2006.

Prater

Thats a plan for my 357. Where did you get the rub rail?

mtgbiker

iboats.com
Frosty White-Perfect match
The Artic White is too white.
http://www.iboats.com/1_7_8_Frosty_W...view_id.271971

I hope this link works. If not, I can send you a PM. Let me know.

mtgbiker

Vinyl insert come in 50', 70' and 200'
Link: http://www.iboats.com/1_Frosty_White...view_id.272015

Don't forget to buy the splice cap too!
http://www.tacomarine.com/item--4-x-...-F90-9614.html
P/N F90-9614WHC

handfulz28

Very cool. Looks good in the pics for sure!
So that's about $5/ft for the rail + insert before S&H. Do they really get you for $115 freight?
Once you add up the rail and insert + S&H, I wonder how it would compare with the OEM White/Stainless from Formula? Somebody here did that...haven't been able to find the thread...but didn't share costs...

mtgbiker

Last I heard, Taco supplies Formula's Rub Rail and has since 1996. Taco makes the White/Stainless combo. You can check it out on their website. Make sure the base is a minimum of 1 7/8 " (1.875") wide to cover discolored gel coat etc.

handfulz28

Now that right there is worth the price of admission
I did poke around on Taco's site at the stainless stuff. I guess the shape/dimensions are a little different than what you used. I also learned Taco's HQ is right here in south Florida...gotta find a "friendly" local distributor...