E-35 Rub Rail
Gareth,
Go with Wefco.....they know E-35's and will deliver what was ordered, P.S.C just orders from Wefco and adds on their $$$$$$. I think I order 75 Feet ( E-35 MKII) to be safe and now have some spare rail as well.
Also, it takes a good two days to do the rub rail.
Here's my experience.......
1. let the rub rail insert sit out side in sun to warm up for a while. It makes it more flexible. Or get it heated if inside a shed. Flexibility is key.
2. Lots of soap! The rub rail insert is a bugger to get in.
3. A wide flat bladed putty scraper (or similar) to aid in inserting the rubber.
4. Try taping fingers as they will be sore and red after the first day (lot's of pushing). Gloves didn't seem to be applicable as you need those fingers, maybe sailing gloves would work?
5. Can be done in H20 if you have floating dock with finger pier(s). I did both sides in water and worked fine (just have to coil material on deck which a sunny day aids in inserting).
6. End caps.....I had sand blasted and white powder coated....look great 4 years now and cost maybe $20.00?
7. Oh don't get too depressed when movement is measured in inches. Man, it's a long way to the bow from the stern when inserting 2 inches at a time (35' x 12" = 420" x 2 sides = ALOT)
John M.