Boat rub rails and rubbing strakes are protective strips installed where the hull meets the deck to absorb impacts from docks, pilings, and other vessels. Manufactured from flexible vinyl, semi-rigid PVC, rubber, or aluminum with optional stainless steel trim, they help cushion contact, protect the hull from abrasion, conceal hull-to-deck seams, and enhance the boat's appearance while providing long-lasting hull protection in demanding marine environments.
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Radial Profile 24 m 80 mm Grey (FNI 6566110) is a patented PVC wing profile designed for boxed couplings, enabling cold application through a simple process. After securing the rail with screws or rivets, the profile can be bent back and heated to 40° C, allowing the sealing inserts to open and fit snugly against the rigid rail, ensuring a reliable and efficient installation.
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$ 1,158.70
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Radial Profile 24 m 80 mm Black is a patented PVC wing profile designed for quick and efficient installation in boxed couplings. It can be applied cold in just a few steps, including installing the rail, heating the profile to 40° C, and firmly pushing the sealing inserts towards the rigid rail for a secure fit.
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$ 1,158.70
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Duralene Support for radial 30 profiles is a reliable structural solution, available in 2-meter bars. With a height of 32 mm, a diameter of 64 mm, and a bending radius of 100 mm, it is designed for applications that require strong and durable support.
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$ 27.01
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Black Bino Profile 40 is a durable PVC profile featuring a press-fit ridge, making it ideal for surfaces with sharp bends. It offers high impact protection and is suitable for use in docks and on military and general boats.
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$ 51.31
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Black Bino Profile 90 is a durable PVC profile designed for high impact protection, featuring a seamless design without visible screws. It is suitable for docks, military, and general boats, with a base profile secured by a pre-drilled and countersunk steel bar. The ridge profile can be easily positioned by pressure, and it comes in black with a length of 2 meters.
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$ 129.64
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Bumper Profile 160 is a lightweight yet strong PVC profile designed with a triple structure featuring large internal air chambers for exceptional shock absorption. Measuring 2 meters in length, it includes a three-piece base secured with a pre-drilled steel bar, while the ridge profile can be adjusted by pressure.
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$ 306.55
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Steel Bar For Bino 90 (FNI Product Number: 6566125) is a pre-drilled and countersunk steel bar, specifically designed for fixing the Bino 90 (Art. 6566300N). It measures 2 meters in length, 25 mm in width, and 2.5 mm in thickness, ensuring durability and ease of installation.
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$ 47.94
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Steel Bar For Bumper 160, with FNI product number 6566126, is a pre-drilled and countersunk steel bar designed for fastening Bino and Bumper profiles. It measures 2 m in length, 28 mm in width, and 2.5 mm in thickness, and is compatible with item 6566124.
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$ 71.57
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1-2 weeks delivery time The End Cap for Radial 30, with product number 6566137, is a durable stainless steel terminal specifically designed for radial configurations, featuring a height of 30 mm to ensure secure and stable connections.
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$ 27.83
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1-2 weeks delivery time The End Cap for Radial 40 is a durable accessory made from 316 stainless steel, designed for compatibility with Radial or Bino 40 equipment. It offers corrosion resistance and a secure fit, making it ideal for various industrial and commercial applications.
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$ 25.41
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Joint Cap for Radial 40 is made from durable AISI 316 stainless steel, designed specifically for profile fenders. With a height of 40 mm, it offers excellent corrosion resistance, making it suitable for marine applications.
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$ 25.41
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1-2 weeks delivery time The End Cap for Radial 52 is a durable stainless steel terminal designed for radial systems, measuring 52 mm in height. With product number 6566157 FNI, it offers optimal performance and longevity, making it an essential component for reliable system functionality.
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$ 47.74
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Joint Cap for Radial 52 is made from AISI 316 stainless steel and is designed for profile fenders. It has a height of 52 mm and is identified by the FNI product number 6566158, ensuring durability and performance in various applications.
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$ 33.32
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1-2 weeks delivery time The End Cap for Radial 65 is a durable component made of high-quality stainless steel, designed to provide a secure finish for radial installations. With a height of 65 mm, it offers excellent corrosion resistance and ensures reliability in various applications.
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$ 47.74
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Joint Cap For Radial 65 is a durable, corrosion-resistant accessory made from AISI 316 stainless steel, designed for use with profile fenders in marine environments. It measures 65 mm in height and is identified by product number 6566168 FNI.
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$ 38.46
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1-2 weeks delivery time The End Cap for Radial 80, with product number 6566177 FNI, is made from durable stainless steel and stands 80 mm tall, ensuring reliable performance in radial applications.
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$ 186.50
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Joint Cap for Radial 80, made from AISI 316 stainless steel, is designed for profile fenders, ensuring durability and resistance to harsh marine environments with a height of 80 mm.
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$ 62.17
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Terminal For Bino 90 is a high-quality PVC product designed to efficiently finish the ends of profiles, providing a polished look and durability for various applications. Its FNI product number is 6566321.
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$ 29.88
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1-2 weeks delivery time The White PVC Joint Cap, with product number 6566009B FNI, is designed for Radial 30-40 and L35 systems, ensuring secure joint connections. Its durable white PVC material provides reliable performance in various applications.
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$ 13.73
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Grey Joint Cap (6566009G FNI) is a durable grey PVC accessory designed for use with Radial 30-40 and L35 applications, ensuring a secure fit and reliable performance in plumbing and construction.
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$ 13.73
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What is the purpose of a boat rub rail with a flexible vinyl insert in marine applications?
A boat rub rail with a flexible vinyl insert acts as an impact-absorbing buffer that helps protect the hull from contact with docks, pilings, and other vessels while hiding the hull-to-deck seam for a cleaner appearance. Built around a rigid base and often finished with a rub rail end cap, it combines flexibility with durability to follow the boat's curve, absorb high-impact loads, and provide reliable protection for fiberglass hulls of various boat sizes.
Available in aluminum or stainless steel and semi-rigid vinyl configurations, these systems offer long service life, lightweight construction, and dependable performance in demanding marine environments.
How does a stainless steel rigid rub rail improve long-term hull protection for a vessel?
A stainless steel rigid rub rail provides a strong protective barrier that helps shield the hull from repeated high-impact contact with docks, pilings, and other structures, reducing wear and extending hull service life. Acting as a protective buffer against docks, it resists corrosion, maintains its appearance, and provides reliable long-term performance while following the vessel's shape for effective impact protection.
Combined with suitable mounting components, fasteners, and flexible materials where required, a rigid rub rail helps preserve the hull's structural integrity and cosmetic finish in demanding marine environments.
How does a rub rail end cap protect a flexible vinyl rub and complete a boat rub rail system?
A rub rail end cap protects the exposed ends of a flexible vinyl rub, helping prevent wear, moisture intrusion, and accidental damage while giving the boat rub rail system a clean, finished appearance. It also helps keep the rub rail securely in place during repeated contact with docks and other structures, improving durability and maintaining reliable hull protection in demanding marine conditions.
Whether used as part of a rub rail kit or during rub rail replacement, the correct length, compatible aluminum rub rail components, and properly positioned screws contribute to a secure, long-lasting system and consistent protection for boats of different sizes.
What component parts are typically included in a boat rub rail kit?
A boat rub rail kit typically includes the main protective profile along with essential component parts such as inserts, end caps, fasteners, and finishing pieces that work together to protect the hull from high-impact contact with docks and other structures. Designed to flex with the hull while maintaining a secure fit, a complete kit helps create a durable, finished appearance and supports long-term hull protection in demanding marine environments.
With the correct component selection, the system provides reliable performance and helps maintain the boat's appearance and structural integrity over time.