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    Rub rail insert

    Where would a good place to find the rope or other material to replace frayed rope in my rub rail? Looks like 7/16 3 cord poly rope. Also thinking about rubber cord?
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    I replaced mine with PVC from your local plumbing supply store.
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    I used airbrake line/tube good uv protection and smoth.

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    Chad, how did that work going around the bow?
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    Are used a heat gun to warm it and it distorted very slightly can't really tell though

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    If you want to add some detail, depending on boat colors and profile you can get air hose and insert it. I have seen that done too and depending on color can look awesome, even BLACK looks better than rope.
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    thanks for the suggestions guys, found some blue poly rope that looks great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BassCat'99 View Post
    thanks for the suggestions guys, found some blue poly rope that looks great.
    Let's see some pics

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    The the process of wet sanding, will be finished pretty soon with pic's
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