gunnel gunwale corner caps

Discussion in 'Boatbuilding' started by garrybull, Dec 10, 2014.

  1. garrybull
    Joined: Nov 2010
    Posts: 508
    Likes: 16, Points: 18, Legacy Rep: 143
    Location: portsmouth england

    garrybull Senior Member

    im looking for some one who sell gunnel , gunwale corner caps to fit a pvc fender rubber.

    i can't find any one in the uk that makes them.

    all i can find is end caps.

    this is the pvc fender im fitting

    http://www.bridgerubber.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=80

    im looking to buy the fender on friday and need to find some where i can get corner caps from.

    the fender doe's not go round corners very well and goes out of shape.

    i could cut it and glue it back together and that would look nasty.
     
  2. Dave T
    Joined: Sep 2011
    Posts: 250
    Likes: 14, Points: 18, Legacy Rep: 158
    Location: Anamosa Iowa and North Buena Vista on the Mississi

    Dave T Senior Member

    Could you cut a 45 degree V notch in just the back side and then bend it around the corner. It would actually be a 90 degree notch 45 degrees to each side of center.
     
  3. garrybull
    Joined: Nov 2010
    Posts: 508
    Likes: 16, Points: 18, Legacy Rep: 143
    Location: portsmouth england

    garrybull Senior Member

    thats exactly what i was trying to avoid.

    i know i can glue it together but it will never look very good.

    i have ordered a pair of end caps from australia but they are a little too big so will wait for them to turn up and see if i can do anything with them.

    cutting the fender will be the last resort.
     
Loading...
Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post.
When making potentially dangerous or financial decisions, always employ and consult appropriate professionals. Your circumstances or experience may be different.