Rope replacement

[grady268]

Ok, I am sure this will be an easy one for you guys. I want to replace the rope rub rail on my 1986 V20 CC and have a few questions. I think someone said before that it is 5/8" but is that correct? Second, should I use poly or just nylon line. Third, what is the easiest way to do this. Can I just use a rubber mallet to bang the line in or is there some prep work I should do first. Thanks again, you guys have always come thru for me.

[macojoe]

here is all you need
http://wellcraftv20.com/community/sh...light=rub+rail

[nymack66]

I can't remember the size, however the trick is start at the splash well area or end of the rub rail , soak the rope in soap and water and pull it through. Works perfectly for me. I use a yellow nylon rope found at Lowe's

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by grady268

Ok, I am sure this will be an easy one for you guys. I want to replace the rope rub rail on my 1986 V20 CC and have a few questions. I think someone said before that it is 5/8" but is that correct? Second, should I use poly or just nylon line. Third, what is the easiest way to do this. Can I just use a rubber mallet to bang the line in or is there some prep work I should do first. Thanks again, you guys have always come thru for me.

OK...just went out and measured...rope is 1/2"...and be sure to go thru Lumber's thread that MJ posted above...good tips there and he confirms the size...bottle of Dawn for sure!!...and be sure you don't twist the braid...LOL!!...

And make sure whatever you use is UV resistant...Lumber's rail did not wrap the transom...if your's does, it will be longer...