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Rub Rail Replacement on 13ft 1989 Whaler
psstock	#1  Posted on 08/13/19 - 9:02 AM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/12/19	HELP Rub rail on side of boat was falling off. I needed to removed the black rubber insert from the Receiver Track to refasten channel to side of boat. After re-installation of Receiver Track, I have not been able to get black rubber insert to fully snap into channel. I am able to get the bottom or the top back in but not both sides. I have tried using liquid soap and flat head screwdriver to push the top back in. No luck. Over the 30 years have the pieces shrunk or expanded that re-use of the original Receiver Track and black rubber insert is not possible. Do I just have to suck it up and replace both the Track and the Rubber insert??? Any assistance would be appreciated.
biggiefl	#2  Posted on 08/13/19 - 9:44 AM
Member Posts: 890 Comments: 4 Joined: 05/08/06	They can be a real pain o get back in. I use a gasket scraper(wider than screw driver) and a rubber mallet. 24 Whalers so far....
Phil T	#3  Posted on 08/13/19 - 10:29 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Having the insert be warm (hair dryer, not heat gun) and plyable helps as does a second set of hands. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
biggiefl	#4  Posted on 08/13/19 - 11:47 AM
Member Posts: 890 Comments: 4 Joined: 05/08/06	Ditto Phil 24 Whalers so far....
psstock	#5  Posted on 08/14/19 - 4:30 AM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/12/19	Phil Why do you suggest not using a heat gun?
Phil T	#6  Posted on 08/14/19 - 9:59 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	You can melt the insert and also can burn yourself. Edited by Phil T on 08/14/19 - 10:00 AM 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT