Rub rail repair

[Jdoggiefizzle]

How do you clamp the rub rail on a RIB?

Do you clamp it or just push it up against a wall?

Thanks

[spartacus]

You inflate the boat to pressure, then use a ratchet strap at intervals to keep it secure, but dont over-tighten. You can use wooden planks or strips to spread the load. You're using a contact adhesive so shouldn't need as much pressure as you think.

On hypalon boats, the rubber stake needs a thin coat of PVC adhesive first to go off, then 2 coats of hypalon adhesive as normal. All instructions on Polymarine's site. Prepare area first and degrease, etc.

If you run out of straps, Gorilla tape is a good alternative. It might leave glue residue when you remove if left 24 hours. Methylated spirit or petrol on a damp cloth will remove, then wash area.

[Dave Cowell]

Originally Posted by Jdoggiefizzle

How do you clamp the rub rail on a RIB?

Do you clamp it or just push it up against a wall?

Thanks

You don’t need to clamp it.
What rib is it and what type of strake?

[Tim M]

Originally Posted by Dave Cowell

You don’t need to clamp it.

What rib is it and what type of strake?

Exactly. I’m not a professional but I’ve glued a fair bit of rubbing strake over the years and never had any issues - providing it’s all prepped and glued properly once you’ve applied it and rolled over it with a seam roller it isn’t going anywhere.