Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Rub Rail, Decals, Non-Skid

Posted by Turpin on 03/30/09 - 6:08 PM
#1

I'm getting down to the business end of my restoration and gather items to order. What type or kind of rub rail works best for the Sport 13, the 2 piece or 3 piece?

What size Whaler logo for the rear ( I know Magic Brush can make them but I would like to know a rough measurement).

Non-skid. What texture would be most user friendly (fine, medium, etc.) or work best for normal lake use (kids playing, in and out of boat) I'm planning using Awlgrip.

Edited by Tom W Clark on 04/01/09 - 8:51 AM

Posted by Turpin on 04/01/09 - 4:57 AM
#2

surely someone has helpful suggestion on these items.

Posted by Mike on 04/01/09 - 8:16 AM
#3

If you're not going with the original style rub rail for your boat, I like the looks and utility of the 2 piece with the black insert.

What color are you going with for the interior of your boat?

Posted by Tom W Clark on 04/01/09 - 8:53 AM
#4

The Barbour three piece rub rail would be easy to locate, inexpensive to purchase as a complete kit, well supported in terms of installation by many others who have already done one or more and is also an OE Whaler part. What more could you ask for?

Posted by Tom W Clark on 04/01/09 - 8:54 AM
#5

The correct size decal will depend on the year of your hull.

Posted by Bake on 04/01/09 - 10:01 AM
#6

on the nonskid I used a fine on my 15 footer. it looked great but held dirt a little. I could not always brush it clean I would run a pressure washer over it and it would look great. I am told that med to heavy will clean with less effort.

Posted by LabCab on 04/01/09 - 2:46 PM
#7

On my 13' '72 the logos are 4" by 14". I got new ones from eBay. I measured the original location if you need that. They were 10" from the stern and 4" down from the gunwhale. I'm still far from installing them.
It looks like most people get the original style rub rail from Twin Cities Marine. My '72 has a three part rail.
Your primed interior looks great. Are you going to paint or gel your interior? Jamestown Distributors has Awlgrip quarts mixed in "Whaler Blue" on their website. It is not listed in their print catalog.

Posted by Turpin on 04/01/09 - 3:15 PM
#8

Thanks everybody that was just what I needed, the interior will be tan most likely awlgrip.