Shop Vinyl Rub Rail at West Marine

Rub rail protects the exposed sides of boats from contact with pilings, docks, other boats and similar surfaces It is installed around the perimeter of a boat’s hull, where it is likely to rub against other surfaces. Aluminum and vinyl rub rails often have a vinyl insert that provides a softer contact surface, and to hide the heads of the fasteners. Some trim shapes can accept a length of 1/2" or 3/4" nylon rope as an insert.

Find an exact rub rail match for your boat

Many rub rail extrusions that we sell are exact replacements for production boats. Rub rail is generally selected by looking at an existing piece of railing and copying it. If you don’t see an exact match on this page or elsewhere on westmarine.com, please check our Rub Rail Selection Guide provided to us courtesy of Taco, our primary rub rail supplier. It contains diagrams of cross sections of the wide variety of available rub rail configurations.

Available Rub Rail Kits

Rub rail kits like Taco’s SuproFlex Rub Rail Kits are ideal for boats up to 65’. Taco’s SuproFlex material requires minimal heating and easily molds to most hull shapes. This rub rail kit is available in a variety of sizes and colors, and pairs with TACO’s Flex Chrome Insert. Kits include fasteners, a pair of end caps and complete instructions. If you don’t see the right kit for your boat here, check the Rub Rail Selection Guide for the complete offering. Rub rail kits and rub rail extrusions found in the selection guide are available by Special Order by calling 1-800-BOATING (262-8464).