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How To Install Stainless Steel Rub Rail & Overlaps

Check out these expert tips on how to install Stainless Steel Rub Rail and Overlaps.

STAINLESS STEEL RUB RAIL & OVERLAPS

Stainless Steel offers the maximum durability, while maintaining a classic style. Stainless Steel rub rail is available in Type-304 and Type-316L grade in widths from 1/2" to 2" and in solid back and hollow back. All stainless steel rub rail is pre-drilled and countersunk. Depending on the style, these rub rails can be installed directly on the boat as a rub rail or as an overlap on rigid vinyl rub rail.

TACO HANDY TIP: Thoroughly clean both sides of the stainless steel rub rail. Do not use cleaners with abrasives. Be careful edges may be sharp!

INSTALLATION

Follow the same instructions for aluminum with the following exceptions:

  1. When bending it around corners, use a rubber mallet to ensure a tight bend. stainless steel requires a lot more force to bend than aluminum.
  2. Cutting the stainless steel rub rail is best done with a cut off wheel. If discoloration appears, polish it out with some rouge and a polishing wheel.
  3. When used as an overlap, the mounting holes should be between the mounting screws of the rigid vinyl rub rail. When mounting to rigid vinyl rub rail, use short screws that do not penetrate the hull.

STAINLESS STEEL RAIL ENDS

Stainless steel rail ends add a finished appearance to the ends of stainless steel rub rail. The rail end has a square cut edge designed to line up perfectly with the terminating end of the stainless steel rub rail, while the other end has a tapered finished look. Available in 3/4" and 1" width, pre-drilled and countersunk screw holes.

STAINLESS STEEL RUB STRAKES

Stainless steel are designed to screw down to the deck to prevent chafing of lines from anchors, dock fenders and mooring lines. These are the very attractive and functional accessories and available in multiple widths and lengths from 8"-24".

Visit our Rub Rail Product Knowledge page for more installation tips and tricks.

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