Chine Splash Rail on a 20 SF - Page 2

countshock · #11 07-11-2009, 11:54 AM

So, does anyone know of a source for the teak rails?
Or are smartrails the way to go these days?

BigLew · #12 07-11-2009, 11:29 PM

I can't say whether or not smart rails are the way to go, but they are on a portion of the hull that is lible to get hit at one time or another. Teak will probably take more punishment. As to a source, a Shipwright or a good woodworker with access to a steaming/bending setup should be able to help you out. Shouldn't be hard, just a little cumbersome and a little pricey. What's teak, about 30./brd.ft., but I haven't checked it lately. It'd probably work out to 20-22 ft. of 12 qrt. x 3" or 10ft of 12 qtr x 6. You might be able to mill out of 8 qtr. stock and bevel both edges.

Tarpun · #13 07-12-2009, 04:27 PM

This looks like a good source for spray and rub rails at a reasonable price. www.barbourcorp.com

#14 07-14-2009, 09:53 AM

I'm looking at the Smart Rails - but they are really pricey! The Barbours' look like they might work - but attaching them is a trick. With the Smart Rails, the taped-on glue strip holds the rails in place while you inject the epoxy and allow it to set up for 24-36 hours. Same mounting problem with the teak unless you plan to drill into the hull - which I really don't want to do.