FS14 build saga continues......

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Re: FS14 build saga continues......

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After using the boat, I realized that a rub rail is a must. I saw Joel's at the builders meet and decided to try and put one of those on in black. I drilled then overdrilled and now I've filled....... Here is what I got so far.

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I also got a tiller extension to try out and a tiny tach to see what rpm's I'm running with the current prop.... 8)

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Very neat work Derrick :D You'll be glad you installed the rubrail.

You're garage is still a mess though :P And I think you need another fishing rod :lol:

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Re: FS14 build saga continues......

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CL,

I should have the rub rail on by the end of this weekend.

I do need to organize the garage before I start the next build. Was that an offer to come over and help? :idea: :idea: :doh:

A man can never have too many rods. :lol: As you can see, they are well organized and up off the ground. :wink: 8)

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that looks great, I did mine the same way :) - "drill and fill"

That rubrail lays out straight and it comes pre-drilled. It was so easy compared to the "kits" I have used in the past. Never again. I liked that material enough I found the manufacturer and ordered a pallet of the rubrail and insert (in black and white) :!:

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shine wrote:that looks great, I did mine the same way - "drill and fill"

That rubrail lays out straight and it comes pre-drilled. It was so easy compared to the "kits" I have used in the past. Never again. I liked that material enough I found the manufacturer and ordered a pallet of the rubrail and insert (in black and white) :!:
I like the snoopy rods between the standup 30's :)

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Joel,

That is the best rod rack I have ever seen. You do have to alternate small and big rods so they fit... The snoopy rods catch the biggest fish 8)

By the way, I picked up another spear gun this week.. I think you would like it. :wink: I'm going to start to increase my spear fishing. I'm thinking of close in with the FS14 and free dive.

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shine wrote:
shine wrote:that looks great, I did mine the same way - "drill and fill"

That rubrail lays out straight and it comes pre-drilled. It was so easy compared to the "kits" I have used in the past. Never again. I liked that material enough I found the manufacturer and ordered a pallet of the rubrail and insert (in black and white) :!:
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Does that mean your going to be selling the rubrail in the store! :D

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yes, we have an order for a pallet

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shine wrote:yes, we have an order for a pallet
Who makes that rubrail?

You like it better than the "flexible" ones you stretch as you put on? I have put those on before (TACO brand) , but cant remember if they are pre-drilled? I know that they are a pain to pull off and line your holes back up!

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yes, its pre-drilled every 6", and because its rigid you can very easily line the rail back up so the holes match the "drilled and filled" epoxy plugs

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