Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Source for "Fire Hose" Rub Rail

Posted by 2BFluid on 06/28/11 - 8:30 AM
#1
Looking for a source for the old school fire hose rub rail. The current one looks like it was specifically manufactured for this purpose and not old fire hose.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Posted by CES on 06/28/11 - 8:52 AM
#2
2BFluid wrote:
Looking for a source for the old school fire hose rub rail. The current one looks like it was specifically manufactured for this purpose and not old fire hose.

Any suggestions?

Thanks


For what kind of boat?

Posted by Phil T on 06/28/11 - 9:27 AM
#3
Take a look at:
Www.hamiltonmarine.com
www.Jamestowndistributors.com

Posted by 2BFluid on 06/29/11 - 6:51 AM
#4
CES wrote:
2BFluid wrote:
Looking for a source for the old school fire hose rub rail. The current one looks like it was specifically manufactured for this purpose and not old fire hose.

Any suggestions?

Thanks


For what kind of boat?


It is a 15' Sport.

Thanks, I will try those links.

Posted by 2BFluid on 06/29/11 - 7:15 AM
#5
Hamilton marine had it, although I could not find it with the search option.

http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/brows...36258.html

[img]http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/prodimg/HM-1518QR.JPG[/img]

Thanks again

Posted by JohnnyCW on 06/29/11 - 8:15 AM
#6
Do an Internet search for Taylor Made Gunwale Guards.

Posted by Gamalot on 06/30/11 - 4:03 AM
#7
Dumb question about this. It appears to be as or more expensive than the standard rub rail kits we can buy for our whalers. Is there a good reason to use this "Fire Hose" type other than just a personal preference?

Posted by SpongeBob on 06/30/11 - 9:28 AM
#8
The "firehose" rubrail has several benifits and we used them on our on all coach boats that were not inflatables in our youth sailing program. 1)They cushon much better than "hard" rubrails and as such you don't get as much of a jar upon impact. 2) Being soft canvas they do not scar or leave marks if rafted alongside another boat. 3) Apendages that get caught "in-between" the boat and whatever don't get as smashed. 4) More comfortable to climb over when entering the boat from the water. 5) Being less slippery they provide a firmer gripping surface for hands.

I will be using this type of rubrail on my 13' project boat.

Jeff