Replacing rubber bumper around boat

[norcalatver]

I am looking for suggestions for replacing the rubber around my 22V. Do I need to heat it, or? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[spharis]

Rub rail.

You can order new ones on the internet. Stay away from the metal ones I am told.

[lightning59]

RUB RAIL

Are you replacing the insert or the whole rub rail?

[chpthril]

If you are replacing just the rubber insert, you should be able to match up the cross-section and dimensions with one a an online retailer.

A heat gun makes it easier to go around the bow. Also, wait til it warms up unless you have a heated shop/garage to do this in.

[norcalatver]

I am just replacing the rubber insert. I have already purchased it. I was going to have the shop by me install it, but by the time I actually got it from them, they raised there quote to install it 3 times. They first wanted $110., and then it jumped to $440.00. by the time I got it. So I told them I'd just do it myself. I'm not real pleased with Capitol Watersports here in Sacramento. They aren't very organized.

[spharis]

It is pretty easy to replace the center piece. Just make sure you get the seam right.