[Public-List] Dinghy rubber strips

The Rochets rochet at shaw.ca
Sat Jun 15 22:04:30 PDT 2013


I use Taylor Made Products Dockguard Boat 1/2 Round Gunnel Guard (1.5" Diameter). They work well and clean well, but they may also trap water and cause the gunwales to rot. I haven't had them long enough to notice that. 

Bernard
Sunswept 608
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> Hi,
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> What do people use to keep their dinghies from scratching their hulls?
> I've used pipe insulation, covered over with blue sunbrella. It works
> very well, and looks pretty nice, but it traps a lot of water next to
> wood, rotting out the gunwales.
> 
> Any thoughts?
> 
> SG
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