265 Express Rub Rail End Caps...
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There are many options, type and sizes out there. When you see the costs, the rubber ones may look more attractive
Here is one example
shop.fishbrain.com
Here is one example
TACO Marine TACO Polished Stainless Steel 2-19/64’’ Rub Rail End Cap | Rail for sale
Polished Stainless Steel 2-19/64’’ Rub Rail End Cap Caps rub rail to finish end of rail and ensure that inserts stay intact. Features: Caps rub rail to finish end of rail Ensures inserts stay intact…
Came across this topic as I am looking for rub rail end caps for a 2001 265 Express. I know this is a dated forum topic but does anyone know where to get any? They seem to be proprietary just to Grady White, no one makes an after market version? TIA
Do you still have your old ones? I hit mine with a heat gun, sanded them, and painted them. Looks great.
Hey SeaVee. Wish I did because that sounds like a great idea. Unfortunately, I only have one. I just picked this boat up recently
Too Tall - did info provided above give you something that would work? Barbour Plastics is another source to check into.
You might be able to find something nicer/better than original, too.
You might be able to find something nicer/better than original, too.
I will look into that. Unfortunately, the end cap I have isn't straight forward. It has a flange extension, which seems to be the most difficult thing to find.
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Do you "need" the extension? From the picture, it doesn't look like you really need it. It seems like that's just a thing that is waiting to break off.
Yeah, Unfortunately I do, as it actually covers off a gap in the transom finish where water can ingress in if not covered. Might just have to get some regular ones and make some flanges that can insert at the end of the rub rail, to be held in place by the end cap. Time to buy a 3D printer, lol
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Oof - that's not nice -- of Grady to do that!
I guess, no matter what you end up with, fill that hole with some good goop?
Yeah, I guess if you can't find something off the shelf, then a little inventiveness is needed!
I've seen SS end caps that are flat on that backside... to which a small plate of SS can be cut to match and gooped/screwed on (screwed to the end cap).
I guess, no matter what you end up with, fill that hole with some good goop?
Yeah, I guess if you can't find something off the shelf, then a little inventiveness is needed!
I've seen SS end caps that are flat on that backside... to which a small plate of SS can be cut to match and gooped/screwed on (screwed to the end cap).