rub boards

Although it is not critical, my 35 year old home build boat has never had rub rails or boards along the sides. They have not been missed, but as I am restoring the boat - going for a retro look and feel and purpose - I would like to add them to the boat. What is the standard length, width, etc? I see the pictures on the website, but it seems that the rub boards are made from 1/4 " ply - maybe smaller - and in order to get the length, I would need to splice a couple of 8 foot pieces?

 

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by R. Paul Roe on October 20, 2010 at 9:09am
I am interested in the replies you receive, as I have never really understood the real protection offered by these attachments.
Permalink Reply by Randy Dersham on October 20, 2010 at 11:06am
The rub rails were made to prevent the tires from a Model A axle trailer from rubbing a hole in the boat while traveling on the trailer. It doesn't hurt in the river and has become a standard tradition. Many boats today are made with or without the rub rails.

Attached are two photos of the type of trailer that started the tradition.

Permalink Reply by Chris Anderson on October 20, 2010 at 9:13pm
I have seen these pics - and plan to be at the show next spring, Who owns these babes? How can I get in their will? Thanks for the reply and, as you already know, that is the reason I want to add the rub boards - not for function but more for the history and - heck might as well - if I am restoring the old girl...my trailer doesn't hold a tune to this one though.
Permalink Reply by Dave Z on October 20, 2010 at 11:10am
I lust after the double ender in the picture. That is my dream boat. If I wasn't deep in the bed on trwo drift pram builds, I'd be building one of those.....

Rub rails are usually long enough to extend an inch or two past the first and last frames. I put them on my boats, they look cool. they serve no purpose, although I have had some good scrapes in them that would have otherwise dinged up the hull. I think mine are 8 or 9 inches wide. Draw em up, cipher at it a while and make it look good. Much like any art, there are no rules.
Permalink Reply by Marc Tittle on October 20, 2010 at 6:28pm
I am sure rails aren't necessary, but I feel they are inexpensive insurance with a minimal increase in weight. I primarily boat with my dory on the Canyons of the upper Colorado and the Green so extra protection is appreciated after spring runoff. Also, it helps artistically challenged folks like myself create a dual color palate on the easy. Marc

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