Dyer Dinghy rub rail replacement

[appick]

I'm not totally sure but I think they just come with the white oak rub rails. Although the foam and canvas would be nice but the stuff is so damn pricey.

[Cheechako]

Originally Posted by HopCar

Didn't the Dyer originally come with the canvas covered foam gunnel guard like this?

No, but it would have been nice. I attempted to put that stuff on mine.. as an after thought. It was a bit messy to do. Not sure what the answer is. No easy answers without drilling a million holes in a nice boat. how about just using the dyer to attach some inflatable tubes too and have a RIB! ahha

[Terra Nova]

Originally Posted by appick

...Instead of using copper rivets I plan on using stainless wood screws...I'm somewhat adverse to using epoxy here because I'd like to be able to replace them as neccesary in the future.

Horrible idea. This will fail early.

Dyer used rivets for good reason. But the sex bolts could work, too.

[appick]

I like the sounds of sex bolts! :P

[RockWoods]

I have a 9' dhow and replaced the rubrail years ago with teak. I laminated the whole thing on the boat with clamps, then riveted it after. Worked great and now I do not have to worry about the oak checking or turning black. Love sailing that boat on her ear.

[appick]

Thanks rock, yea teak would be nice but pretty pricey as I just plan on using it for the dinghy. I've searched around and found actual white oak to use. Which isn't supposed to turn black like red and burl oak ect. Where did you get the rivets from?