newbie looking for guidance on stainless (rubrail fabrication 2004 Stingray 230SX)

[ruffwater]

I just stumbled onto this site and joined right away!!! Im looking for advice/ help/ anything on some custom stainless rubrail fabrication for my 2004 Stingray 230SX. Any direction to correct forum to post to or help as a newbie would be GREATLY appreciated. Sorry if im in the wrong section, dont wana irritate anybody! Thanks to all!

 

[805gregg]

A custom stainless rubrail is going to cost more than your boat, whats wrong with the origional? Look up rub rails on Jamestown Distributors.

 

[FMS]

Post a photo of the rubrail that needs to be fabricated or replaced.

For a straight section, Taco Metals provides some replacement profiles. You can see the profiles available at http://tacomarine.com/cat--Stainless-Steel--cat_ss_rubrail.html

 

[michael pierzga]

Taco metals is major rub rail provider to the American Marine industry.

pre drilled SS rail is expensive.

http://tacomarine.com/

 

[ruffwater]

I have been on taco metal website already. The original rubrail is in great shape but is the black rubber type. I like the look of the stainless and it wasnt offered on my boat when i ordered it in '04. There is a curve in the aft section on both sides that may not be able to be done. Its beyond my fab skills at this time.

 

[michael pierzga]

You might look at http://www.tessilmare.com/parabordi-e-altri-profili/parabordi.html


These are very high quality ss or rubber rub rails. I don't know the US distributor.

Its used on all the high class American boats.

 

[ruffwater]

Thanks for the info Mr. Pierzga. The tessilmare website is spot on for what I was looking for. I will post some pics after i get this project accomplished.