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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-04-2014, 15:36
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Posted By Cheechako
Re: Dyer Dinghy rub rail replacement

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...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-04-2014, 12:59
Replies: 20
Views: 17,403
Posted By Cheechako
Re: Dyer Dinghy rub rail replacement

:thumb: Good point, I was thinking of that after I replied. On mine in fact, the center seat was suspended on brackets from the toe rail and didnt stiffen the hull either. I think they designed the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-04-2014, 12:46
Replies: 20
Views: 17,403
Posted By Cheechako
Re: Dyer Dinghy rub rail replacement

Good Idea. One thought... if he used this on the Dyer anyway... why not just rip a slot part way thru the piece and install inside/outside as one piece? Just slip it over the fiberglass and screw...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-04-2014, 09:15
Replies: 20
Views: 17,403
Posted By Cheechako
Re: Dyer Dinghy rub rail replacement

Red oak is a terrible choice for outdoor wet environment. It turns black from water and rots readily. Yeah, use the screws because you will be replacing it again soon!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-04-2014, 08:58
Replies: 20
Views: 17,403
Posted By Cheechako
Re: Dyer Dinghy rub rail replacement

Why not just do the Boat rivets again? I suppose you could get small carriage bolts of stainless, recess each hole on the outside rail so they dont stick out beyond the wood and then put nuts on the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-04-2014, 12:32
Replies: 20
Views: 17,403
Posted By Cheechako
Re: Dyer Dinghy rub rail replacement

I suppose it would, white oak should have a pretty good anchor to it. As I remember from mine, the wood isnt very thick though? maybe 1/2 to 5/8 thick on the inside and outside? You need to predrill...
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