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    Need to replace rope in rub rail!

    The old rope measures 3/8" after I pulled it out.
    Is this the size I need to replace with or should it be bigger
    and has it just been smashed by being wedged in the rail???

    Kevin

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    Re: Need to replace rope in rub rail! (Rader398)

    Nobody has an answer for this guy

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    Re: Need to replace rope in rub rail! (jp71291)

    ChampioNman knows...hang on and he'll be along...

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    Re: Need to replace rope in rub rail! (Lea)

    If my old memory is still working correctly, I remember that "rope" actually being made of a very brittle, stiff nylon material. If so, I can't imagine how it would compress any appreciable amount.

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    Re: Need to replace rope in rub rail! (Rader398)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Rader398 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">The old rope measures 3/8" after I pulled it out.
    Is this the size I need to replace with or should it be bigger
    and has it just been smashed by being wedged in the rail???

    Kevin</td></tr></table>

    It's 3/8" polyurethane rope, I got mine at Army surplus, but Lowes and Home Depot carry it, you may need a small flat putty knife to spread the rub rail....



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    Re: Need to replace rope in rub rail! (Rader398)

    3/8 poly rope. Purchase mine at West Marine. Make sure you use 5200 3m adhesive on screws and tighten all screws before re-inserting rub rail rope. In the winter, it helps to heat up the rub rail with a hair dryer as the rope can be a bear to get back in at the front corners on bow. I did mine las winter and it turned out good.

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