Shop aluminum rub rail at West Marine.

West Marine stocks aluminum rub rails in 12 foot lengths. Choices include aluminum rub rail extrusions in a variety of profiles, some of which require a flexible vinyl insert, which is sold separately. Apart from aluminum rub rails, other options include flexible vinyl rub rails which like aluminum rub rails may or may not require an insert.

Rub rail installation is a manageable DIY project.

Whether your boat’s current rub rail is damaged or you just want to upgrade the appearance of your boat, installing a new rub rail is a project that most do-it-yourselfers can accomplish in an afternoon.

The Purpose of Rub Rails

The purpose of rub rails is to protect the perimeter of boats against damage caused by other boats, pilings, docks or other objects. Rub rail is normally installed over the hull-to-deck joint of boats and it is offered in kits that include complete instructions. No special tools are required.

Do you want to match the original rub rail on your boat?

As West Marine’s supplier for rub rails, Taco Marine offers a wide variety of rub rail extrusions to match the original factory rub rail installed by leading boat manufacturers. If you don’t see the rub rail you are looking for here, please take a look at Taco’s Rub Rail Replacement Selection Guide. Most styles are available by special order. To inquire about a special order, please call 1-800-BOATING (262-8464).