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Bobby D
10-16-2007, 06:32 AM
I did a search and saw that Taco metal makes a replacement rub rail for a 22, what is the TACO or similar rub rail replacement number for my 1970 Ski Sporter?

Bobby D

BigGrizzly
10-16-2007, 08:48 AM
Can't remember but it is the J rail type.

Lenny
10-17-2007, 12:41 AM
The holes will not line up from the past, but this is IT...


Rub rail kit from Taco is # A11-0151TAL12D. 3/4" is what you want for the 16/18. It is polished aluminum, with clear anodize. #8 screws. TAL6-1 is the 6' length. The above mentioned one is in 12' lengths. You need four 12 footers to do the job.

MOP
10-17-2007, 11:41 AM
As Lenny indicated it is the hole spacing is different! A good trick is to hold up the new section of rail pencil mark the new holes positions. Then counter sink and install screws in in every hole you can not use, this will be quite a few! No matter how hard you try some will be on top of old ones or right next to them. On those fill the holes with hard wood splints dipped in Epoxy, this will support the glass on close ones or give you something to screw into if it is half a hole! Drill all new holes, you will end up with a more secure hull to deck joint. Put a tiny dab of silicone in each and every hole this will seal and lubricate them, when done run a bead all along the bottom edge that will keep things dry.

Phil

Bobby D
10-18-2007, 07:18 PM
Thanks guys for getting me clear on what I need, the original rail on the starboard side is in bad shape so this will be a good winter project. I will let you know how I make out.
Bobby

vonkamp
10-18-2007, 09:37 PM
Can you buy J rail that is not pre-drilled?

Lenny
10-18-2007, 09:50 PM
Not from Taco as far as I know... You don't want to get involved in that. It is CNC machined, far better than a guy with a drill...