How hard is it to replace the 2 piece rub rail on 228g Grady?Any tricks or idaes on making job easier. I was told the insert is difficult to fit unless it is warmed to make it more pliable
replacing factory rub rail with new factory rub rail
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Some years ago the lift truck drivers ruined the rub rail on both sides of my Grady by putting it in/out of the dry slip. The guy who repaired it was really PO'd at the truck drivers because it was a lot of work.
I installed a new rub rail on an 18 ft. boat a few months ago. Do it in the sun if you can to keep the new rub rail flexible. A heavey rubber mallet and a large screw driver (dull chisel) with a very wide blade is helpful. A second person is helpful also. Take a few aspirins before you go to bed. Your shoulders will hurt.
I installed a new rub rail on an 18 ft. boat a few months ago. Do it in the sun if you can to keep the new rub rail flexible. A heavey rubber mallet and a large screw driver (dull chisel) with a very wide blade is helpful. A second person is helpful also. Take a few aspirins before you go to bed. Your shoulders will hurt.
Unless that rubber is warm you don't stand a chance...and you have to work fast before it cools. I saw them do it at the Grady factory once. Those guys move quickly so it doesn't cool down on them. Expect lots of banging, grunting and cursing!!! 