Rub Rail Replacement
 

I was wondering how difficult it might be to replace the rub rail on a Scarab since mine is a bit nicked up. It appears to be made of a flexible rubber but not sure how to get if off for replacement. Any suggestions woud be appreciated.

Re: Rub Rail Replacement
 

should be two pieces - base rail and center insert. pull out center insert and unscrew base rail. - jeff

Re: Rub Rail Replacement
 

What year is your boat? do you have the the aluminum rub rail? I may be able to give you some tips to rounding the corners if so.

Re: Rub Rail Replacement
 

Yes. I would like to do the same thing. I also have a white rubber center insert. My questions is, where do you buy the new center insert rail? Wellcraft doesn't seem helpful with ANYTHING anymore.

Re: Rub Rail Replacement
 

My boat is a 1999 38' AVS with a rubber type rail.

Re: Rub Rail Replacement
 

there's a site that does nothing but rub rails - I think its www.rub-rail.com

Re: Rub Rail Replacement
 

I bought a new rub rail from a Wellcraft dealer. They either have the parts in stock or order from Wellcraft.
I used a heat gun to soften up the vinyl on the corners.
Jeff

Re: Rub Rail Replacement
 

What was the name and location of the dealer you purchased the replacement rub rail from?

Re: Rub Rail Replacement
 

I have a '90 34' Scarab with the same dilemma. Only I have the old aluminium rub rail. Mine is basically made up of nose, 2 x 16' side pieces & a stern piece(s??) Anyhow after some blood, sweat & tears I finally got the 2 side pieces off because they were a bit beaten about. I am having a hard problem finding replacements on the West Coast. I live in Sydney, Australia & need to transport them by 40' container. I have no problems shipping them from the West Coast but can't source any from there. And to buy from Florida costs more in transport to the West Coast than the initial purchase. No aluminium extruder in Australia has that shape & costs too much to buy tooling. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks.

Re: Rub Rail Replacement
 

GK, try Blue Ribbon Fiberglass in Okauchee I know he installs them and has the parts he may sell.