TACO Marine Tube Style Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert, 3/4 in, Black Finish

Overview

The TACO Marine V12-0005 is a 3/4 inch tube style flexible vinyl rub rail insert for boats that use a compatible flexible rub rail system. It fills the insert channel, covers the rub rail fasteners, and gives the hull-to-deck joint a cleaner finished line while adding a soft PVC surface that helps cushion normal contact with docks, pilings, and other close-quarters impacts.

This insert is supplied in black and is available in 50 foot and 70 foot lengths, so it can be matched to the amount of rub rail coverage needed for a repair or refit. It is made for use with flexible rub rail and is listed to fit TACO Marine V11-3426 and V11-0899 rub rail profiles.

Key features

• 3/4 inch tube style profile for compatible flexible rub rail insert channels.
• Black vinyl finish for a clean trim line along the hull perimeter.
• Soft PVC construction adds a cushioning surface for normal bumps against docks and pilings.
• Covers rub rail fasteners to keep the exterior edge of the boat looking finished.
• Available in 50 foot and 70 foot lengths for different hull sizes and repair scopes.
• Fits TACO Marine V11-3426 and V11-0899 flexible rub rail profiles.
• Made in the USA and backed by a 5-year limited warranty.

Variants

This insert is offered in two length configurations. Both variants are the same 3/4 inch tube style flexible vinyl insert in black, with the length changing to suit the amount of rub rail coverage required.

The shorter coil works well for smaller runs or partial replacement, while the longer coil gives more continuous material for larger hulls or longer rub rail sections. The correct length depends on the measured rub rail path on the vessel, including any allowance needed for handling during installation.

• V12-0005BKA50-1: 50 foot length. This option suits shorter rub rail runs, partial repairs, or boats where a 50 foot coil covers the required perimeter section.
• V12-0005BKA70-1: 70 foot length. This option provides extra continuous material for longer hull sections and helps reduce the need for seams when the run exceeds 50 feet.

Installation and fit

Before ordering, compare the existing insert profile with the 3/4 inch tube style shape and confirm that the rub rail is a compatible flexible profile. This insert is intended for use with TACO Marine V11-3426 and V11-0899 rub rails, so it is a practical match for owners replacing worn, faded, cracked, or missing insert material in those systems.

During installation, the insert should be worked into the rub rail channel without stretching it. Stretching vinyl during installation can cause the material to shrink back later, especially after sun exposure and temperature changes at the dock or underway.

Use on board

This insert is a good fit for maintenance yards, restorers, and boat owners refreshing the rub rail on center consoles, fishing boats, cruisers, and other vessels that see regular dock contact. It keeps the fasteners covered, maintains a finished edge around the hull, and restores the cushioning strip that takes much of the light contact during docking and raft-ups.

Maintenance and care

Routine washing with mild boat soap helps keep the black vinyl insert looking clean and removes salt, grime, and dock residue. Inspect the insert during normal washdowns for loose sections, impact damage, or areas where the material has pulled from the rub rail channel.