Giving Your Rub Rail Boston Whaler a Fresh Look

I've spent enough time at the docks to know that a beat-up rub rail boston whaler setup can make even the cleanest boat look a bit neglected. It's one of those parts we don't really think about until it starts sagging, cracking, or—heaven forbid—leaving a big black scuff mark on a white hull. Boston Whalers are legendary for being "unsinkable" and incredibly tough, but that rubber or vinyl strip around the edge is the frontline soldier that takes all the abuse so your fiberglass doesn't have to. ...

May 8, 2026 · 7 min · Rawlins Goodis