Photos of Hull to Deck Joint circa 1976

[Mark David]

Hello All,

Please see the attached photos taken this weekend...donor was E-27.

Mark

 

[Sean Engle]

Very interesting.... Do you specifically where along the rail these were taken?

 

[gabriel]

thank you! was always interested in how that worked.

 

[Mark David]

at the first stantion base aft of the bow pulpit.

 

[Christian Williams]

Marvelous! Now the hive needs to remember how to find these photos again next time topic comes up.

Looks like a good header to me for Google search.

 

[Rocinante33]

Great info. Thanks, Mark!

BTW, how long is the protruding flange at the hull to deck joint? 1/2”?

 

[Gary Holford]

Thanks, very helpful.

 

[Christian Williams]

On both my '80s boats the flange measured 3/8ths.

 

[Mark David]

: )

 

[Christian Williams]

The consensus seems to be that the flange is a residuum (OK, a leftover?) of construction, and could theoretically be ground away without ill effect. That's extra work, but could be invoked if a new rub rail didn't fit snug, or if the flange was irregular. Just grind it down a little here and there.

The aluminum rub rail replacement alternative, although expensive, does fit over the existing flange without issue. That's what I have used, and the write-up is here .