Seacraft06 Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Has anyone replaced the rubrail on their 2005 Pathfinder? I am looking at possibly replacing the one on my 2005 2000v. Not sure exactly which model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Subscribed I need at least insert as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wthree3 Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 http://barbourplastics.com/rub-rail-st-steel/ I had this website bookmarked from a long ago thread on this forum. Not certain but it looks like the stainless insert rubrail on my Maverick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 The 2005 boats didn't have the stainless steel insert. They had a black plastic half round insert. The screws on the stainless insert tend to stick out and chew up the trailer guides at a $100 a pop. I've had to work on my rub rail. The original rub rail was Pop Rivited, but it's easy to through bolt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Most rub rails are riveted in place. If the metal needs to be replaced drill out the rivets. I would then fill old holes with epoxy or regular thickened resin. Check for any gaps between cap and hull seal as appropriate. When replacing start in bow and center first section. Drill holes to proper size Thru bolt when possible and revit when no access. Use a rubber mallet as you work around be sure to have the rail snug to boat beforeppopping the revitalization. To replace the rubber insert coil the insert in a bucket of warm/hot water to soften and make it easier to place. Use stiff putty knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 I just need the black, not stainless. Not knocking other people's choices, but I can't figure out why anyone would want a shiny stainless rub rail to maintain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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