Where can i get new rub rails for my 1971 classic?

[Moody Blu']

I need the part # and the length of rail to complete the boat. And the best way to do it. Im getting close to doing my deck off and the rub rail is a part I want to have so it looks good when its all buttoned up. I have all new stickers etc..


I also need new side rails too so please let me know..

I really dont have the money for them but i know they are a pain to change out with the deck on... SIGH

[bertsboat]

If you don't see what you need call and ask. Alan knows rubrails. Tell him Bert sent you.
He comes from a boating background and he knows Donzi too.
He ships too.

[Bobby D]

I asked for some help identifying what type of Taco rail I needed for the Donzi here is what I got back from some of the members:

Response from Lenny,
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.

Response from MOP,
As Lenny indicated it is the hole spacing that 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 cannot 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.

[Moody Blu']

and how do those 4 rails bend?

one even on the bow?

one on each side and one bent on both aft sides?

[olredalert]

----Think rubber mallet.......Bill S

[Scott Pearson]

Moody, the rub rail bending is super easy. Dont worry.

[superhatz]

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Second rubrails.com....great guy, really knows the stuff...had a Magnum back in the day too!

[patricke]

Recently did mine. Here is the detailed info: good luck!

http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthre...ion-Help/page2

[Moody Blu']

so i take it the rub rails themselves are countersunk? so you have to drill the fiberglass so they fit in there correctly?

[maddad]

Yes, the rub rail screws only need to be drilled. The screws under the rail need to be counter sunk. When I last put my rub rail back on, I used machine screws, washers and nylock nuts. Have not had a problem with the rail getting loose since.