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WOODEN RUB RAIL TREATMENT AND INSTALLATION
July 29, 2023 · 28 min · 7K views
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Refinishing and installing wooden rub rails on a sailboat requires careful preparation to ensure long-term durability against rot and environmental exposure. The process begins by sanding and rounding all cut edges of the wood to ensure a clean fit.0:33 To prevent rot at the hull-to-rail interface, the back side of the rub rails should be painted with a durable coating, such as Toplac, rather than just varnished, as paint better seals the wood against water infiltration.6:26 The front-facing surfaces receive three to four coats of a saturating wood treatment (D1), followed by three to four coats of a protective, color-tinting finish (D2).4:42 When installing, the wood is bent to the hull's curvature using clamps and secured with screws, with silicone applied to the screw holes to prevent leaks.14:08 Stainless steel plates are fabricated and bolted over the joints between rail sections to provide structural protection and a finished appearance.16:26 Steam bending is avoided due to the logistical difficulty of setting up a steaming chamber on-site.24:04
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