{"product_id":"taco-metals-rigid-rub-rail-black-vinyl-20-ft","title":"TACO Metals Rigid Vinyl Rub Rail, Black, 20 ft","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe TACO Metals rigid rub rail is a 20-foot length of tough black vinyl built to take a beating, whether it's guarding your hull at the dock or serving as a walked-on threshold in a workboat cabin. It shows up pre-drilled and countersunk for #10 screws on 8-inch centers, so you're mostly measuring, cutting, and fastening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTACO Metals has been making rub rail and marine trim for decades, and this rigid vinyl length is one of their no-nonsense workhorses. You get a full 20 feet of black vinyl that stands 1-7\/16 inches tall and runs 5\/8 inch thick. It arrives already drilled and countersunk for #10 screws spaced on 8-inch centers, so the layout work is mostly done for you before it ever comes out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo what's it actually for? Two jobs, really. First, it's a rub rail. Screw it along a hull side, a dock edge, or a piling face and it takes the scuffs and knocks that would otherwise chew up your gelcoat. Second, because the profile is rigid and flat, it doubles as a threshold or kick strip in a workboat cabin. TACO rates it to be walked on in work boots, so it holds up to foot traffic on a doorway sill or a step where softer trim would flatten out fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the thing about rigid vinyl. It's happiest on straight runs and flat surfaces. On a long hull side or a square door threshold it lies down clean and stays put. Try to force it around a tight curved cabin entry and it'll fight you, and after a season in the weather it can warp if it was fighting the shape the whole time. So plan your runs where the rail can sit naturally. Save the tight radius work for a flexible profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward if you respect the material underneath. On fiberglass, pre-drill every hole before you drive a #10 screw. Rigid gelcoat spider-cracks around a screw that's forced in dry, and those cracks spread. If your gelcoat is thin, back the fastener with a small plate or a fender washer on the inside so the screw head can't pull through under load. On an aluminum hull, run a bead of butyl tape under the edges before you fasten. That keeps water from tracking behind the rail and sitting against the metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8-inch screw spacing is a good middle ground. It's close enough to hold the rail flat in chop and against the constant push of fenders and pilings, and it's not so tight that you're drilling a hundred holes on a short run. On a lighter hull that flexes a lot, watch for small gaps that can open between fasteners. If you see the rail lifting between screws, add an intermediate fastener rather than living with the gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Commercial and workboat owners lean on it hard because it does double duty, guarding a hull one day and taking boot traffic on a cabin sill the next. But it's just as at home on a center console or a cruiser that spends a lot of time rafted up or working tight marinas. Anywhere a fixed, low-profile edge needs to survive repeated contact, this rail earns its spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of honest notes on the black finish. It looks sharp when it's fresh, but black shows boot scuffs and dock marks more than a lighter color does. And in strong year-round sun, vinyl fades over time. If your boat lives in Florida or the Gulf, a yearly wipe of UV protectant keeps it looking newer longer. None of that hurts the function. It's just what black vinyl does out in the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more practical point. This is a single 20-foot length, and most boaters cut it into shorter pieces to fit specific runs. A sharp utility knife scores it, but a fine-tooth saw blade gives the cleanest end where it shows. Measure twice, plan your cuts so you're not left with an awkward offcut, and if you're rigging a full hull side plus a couple of thresholds, do the math on total footage before you order so you know whether one length covers you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e20-foot single length of rigid black vinyl, 1-7\/16 in tall by 5\/8 in thick for solid hull and threshold protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-drilled and countersunk for #10 screws so fastener heads sit flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScrew holes spaced on 8-inch centers to hold the rail flat against fenders and pilings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRigid profile lies down clean on straight hull runs and flat door thresholds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated to be walked on in work boots for use as a workboat threshold or kick strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarine-grade vinyl stands up to salt, spray, and constant dock contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCuts to length with a fine-tooth blade for custom runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack finish gives a clean, low-key look on any hull color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized TACO METALS reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long is this rub rail?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a single 20-foot length. Most boaters cut it into shorter pieces to fit specific runs, so measure your total footage before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat screws does it take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's drilled and countersunk for #10 screws, with the holes spaced on 8-inch centers. The countersink lets the screw heads sit flush with the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I cut it to length?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Cut it to fit with a fine-tooth blade for a clean end. A utility knife scores it, but a saw gives the neatest edge where it shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it bend around curves?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a rigid profile, so it's happiest on straight hull runs and flat thresholds. It'll fight a tight curved cabin entry and can warp over a season if forced. Use a flexible rail for tight radius work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to pre-drill fiberglass?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Pre-drill every hole before driving a #10 screw. Rigid gelcoat spider-cracks around a screw forced in dry, and those cracks spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep water from getting behind it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRun a bead of butyl tape under the edges before you fasten, especially on an aluminum hull. That stops water from tracking behind the rail and sitting against the metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. TACO rates it to be walked on in work boots, which is why it works as a threshold or kick strip in a workboat cabin doorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat material is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRigid black vinyl. It stands up to salt, spray, and constant dock contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the black fade in the sun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eVinyl fades over time in strong year-round sun. If your boat lives in a high-UV spot, a yearly wipe of UV protectant keeps it looking newer. It doesn't affect how the rail works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eShould I use backing plates?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOn thin gelcoat, back the fasteners with a small plate or fender washer on the inside. 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