Installing the Rub Rail and Decals - Boston Whaler Restoration Part 16

[@christopherdemers6283]

Hey Jose, Chris here from Integrity Marine, great video! I will send people this link when they have questions. I will be repeating your soapy-water trick on the F878. I also saw a comment down below questioning which size you may need. Whaler bought the 29' coils from us for their 13' Montauk/Classic and 37' coils on the 15' and 17'ers. If anyone has other question on Whaler rubrails or any other boat to be honest, feel free to reply here. :)

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Chris, thanks for the awesome feedback, thank you! Please feel free to link back from Integrity Marine's website! I also have a written version of the video here extremediy.org/installing-the-boston-whaler-rub-rail-restoration-part-16/ if anyone cares for the written word over a video version. I've pinned your comment so if anyone has any questions they can see your comment first. Thanks again!

[@jacksonseale7191]

The R1078 rubrail the only one that works with the 13’ Classic or will any of the Boston whaler ones work on your website?

[@stevethomann6397]

Hi, will the stainless end caps work with the 3 piece rub rail system (R1078, F878, F819)?

[@davidgoulden3543]

Hi I,m in the UK and would like to order the same 2 piece Rub Rail kit can you tell me the correct pat no. please I have a 1985 13 sport regards Dave

[@ldpproductions7203]

I screwed the hard plastic piece to. My fence for 3 weeks. Made it really easy to work with. Got it installed in an hour by myself. I also opted for the 2 piece. Thanks Jose.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad to hear it worked out, thanks for the tip!

[@the86life]

Just started the install of my rubrail and you werent lying. That thing is a PITA to install. Im halfway there with help from my dad. Hoping to get this 13’ Whaler in the water by April 🤞🏽

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

It is a huge pain, goes a lot easier with two people.

[@the86life]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy Pretty much finished the install. Just have 2 stainless screws to install at the stern on each side. Pretty excited its coming along.

[@markdiephouse]

Good job. Thanks for rubrail and decal links. Awesome job, looks great.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks!

[@walterpalmer2749]

Boats today are "off the charts" expensive. Well done and wise to restore this "Whaler". Kudos.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Id have to agree boats these days are expensive, thanks for the kind words!

[@crispernator]

Gday mate great video at least you show when things dont go right not like others , this is the stage i am up to on my resto but at the moment we are having 100 degree heat so i aint doin it today

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I'll take that 100 degree heat over this winter crap. That might actually help with the rubrail!

[@firstlast4100]

Great Video ! 🍻

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks! 👍

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks!

[@tdblanchardvito]

Great video! Looks like I have my work cut out for me 😮

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Yeah, the rub rail is a bit of a pain lol

[@Rancanfish]

After watching, I'm going to make a wooden rub block with a rounded slot. And at the end I'll heat my knife so it cuts/melts the excess. Thanks, Jose.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

No problem! Glad I could help!

[@ashleydang3650]

Hi, thanks for the video.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@craftyha]

Great job looks fantastic still working on mine hope it comes out close to what you achieved.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks Bill! I'm sure yours will come out great!

[@Galvino1000]

I recently bought a 1973 17' ,I want to repaint it and the place the rub rail I'm saving this video for future reference

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Good luck with it!

[@Whaler1981]

Very nice. I"m curious what wire gage you used for the front navigation light? I used 14 and squeezed the wires into two tiny slots built into the rub rail bracket. In any case thank you for the excellent instructional video I admire your patience in completing tasks correctly. FYI I pulled together the costs for refitting of my 1981 hull, 2005 Yamaha 40, and 2007 magic tilt trailer. All told I'm at $4,700! More than I planned on - more than I realized - hope I have not gold-plated too much. The big splurge has been a new mahogany interior kit and cooltech bimini totaling $1,360. My old stuff was a total wreck. Burnt another $930 rejuvenating the trailer with spray paint, jack, winch, walk platform, springs, hubs, tires, lights, slates, tie downs, a bunch of hardware not to mention a new grinder. Salt water sure is rough on metal Hull work has cost about $500 for MarineTech, 3200, epoxy/fiberglass, fairing, total boat primer and top paint, along with gloves, acetone, a new orbital sander and a bunch of sandpaper. I sense you put much more into the hull. Spent about $380 on a new electric setup including wires, battery switch, bus bars, fused panel, voltage meter, horn, navigation lights, bilge pump. My old compass and fishfinder are good. Helm, cable and a extra nice steering wheel = $315. Motor service and a new fuel line cost another $1,100. It cost a lot but I'm feeling pretty good about having a new water pump, impeller, thermostat, lower unit oil, plugs, fuel filter, control cables, gasket on tilt/trim along with a clean carb.. With a new battery and who knows what else I'm thinking I'll end up at about $5,000. My guess is I could have gotten $2,000 or so for the rig as it was and it might now sell for $8,000 or so. Or at least I tell myself that. But my old 13' Whaler has decades of sentimental value I expect to gift it to my son-in-law and daughter in a few years. PS - I did not bother with new Whaler Stickers maybe I should add them to the list?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Wow, thanks for the detail, I'm right there with you! Lesson learned, whatever you think it will cost you, add 20-50% lol. I used 16 Gauge marine grade wire. I would go for the stickers. It would run you about $70 at Magicbrush for the decals, slanted state numbers and placard (Model capacities etc)

[@samthornton6159]

If I’m taking off rub rail should I fill the holes with the same stuff you used for your holes video with the fairing compound or use epoxy resin

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I would use thickened epoxy resin.

[@samthornton6159]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy sounds good, when patching the holes on the inside using the method u did should I pre-drill before I reinstall the console and wood?

[@fishinwithnoah]

hey! awesome video. how much of the R1078 and F878 did you have to order?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I ordered 29 ft of both, that worked perfectly. Thanks!

[@ryanbernier9125]

Steve, I learned so much from your videos. Thank you I have a question about courtesy lighting. I’m trying to find some thing where the wire comes out the side of the light and the back of the light is flat to the sides, so I don’t have to put any holes in the side of the boat other than the screws holes Anything you would suggest? I am looking for a blue courtesy lights.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I used these as courtesy lights. They are not specifically designed to have the wires come out the side but I just filed a little slot and did it that way. They may be available in white as well. (Paid affiliate Link) amzn.to/3PRTiu1

[@VILLAGEDWELLINGS]

Great work!! Doing a similar restoration on my 13' whaler and been watching all your videos as a guide. I was wondering which rub rail specifically you bought from integrity marine. Thanks!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Hi, I bought the R1078 Rigid Rubrail, F878 Flexible Insert but skipped the L piece which is part of the original 3 piece rub rail. Hope this helps!

[@VILLAGEDWELLINGS]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy thanks for getting back to me, I really appreciate it !

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

@@VILLAGEDWELLINGS My Pleasure!

[@screwen]

Thank you for asking this. I came to this video for this information

[@royadalemartin2163]

What was the reason for going 2 piece? Any issues with water penetration?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

This is a reproduction of the original whaler rail which was three piece. I chose to use the two outer pieces and not use the inner 3 piece of the original system.

[@vickerja]

What would you recommend as a fix for all the old screw holes that mounted the bump rail. Would you fill them with epoxy and reuse them when remounting the rail or fill them and make new ones.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I filled mine in with thickened epoxy and drilled new ones. That made sense for mine since I am doing a top to bottom renovations. If just replacing the rub rail, I would probably reuse the old holes.

[@owencooke63]

Good Morning.. Did you make or buy the wood interior? Thanks

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I bought it, it was made by Bob Latourelle in Massachusetts. He does excellent work I would definitely purchase again. If you need his contact info feel free to contact me.

[@Adam12Designs]

Do you recall what length rub rail you got? I want to go the same route with the 2 piece. They sell it in 29’ and 37’. I’m thinking 29 might be short

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I went with the 29 and it worked out great, it was just enough. Hope this helps

[@Adam12Designs]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy awesome thanks !

[@chiphill4856]

Nice work. Next time, you can just estimate the 6" spacing, no need to measure each screw.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thank you

[@the86life]

Just literally tried doing this myself and ended up chipping my paint. 😩 So pissed at myself right now.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Yeah, older gelcoat can be easy to chip. Not sure where you chipped it add but thickened epoxy or PC_11 paste may be helpful.

[@the86life]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy Thanks for the tips. Will give this a go this weekend. Thanks.

[@chasingwaves11]

How much was it he rub rails ?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

If I remember correctly they were right about $166 for the two pieces from Integrity marine, the manufacturer. How goes your restoration?

[@chasingwaves11]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy 😮😮😮😮 wow thats a great deal !!! I've been riding them at 277.00 for everything but I don't need everything, I'm definitely going to go with that company !! thanks man talk about big savings !! My whaler Project is coming along little slow but haven't had a lot of time with my 3 kids Birthdays being so close to gather its been busy busy lol . 2 weeks ago I managed to get it finally painted ! I know right lol wahooo . last weekend I flipped her back over and only have a few small screw holes to fill in with fiber glass and then sand it and get some gelcoat on it and paint the inside ! ill send you a sneak pic you will be the first to see it painted lol just don't leak the photos lol . I was also thinking of putting down some sea decking for the floor I still cant decide on the color of the sea decking ,

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

@@chasingwaves11 Check them out, I looked at my checkbook and that what I had in there lol. Let me know what it comes out to!