TACO Marine 3/8 in Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Insert, Black, 50 ft

Overview

The TACO Marine V12-0810BKA50-1 is a 3/8 inch tube style flexible vinyl insert for TACO flexible rub rail, supplied in black in a 50 foot length. It is the insert section that fits into the rub rail profile to cover the fasteners and give the rail a finished look along the hull.

This insert is made from soft PVC, which adds a cushion effect at the rub rail and helps absorb everyday contact from docks, pilings, trailers, and other close-quarters handling. It is a practical replacement when the original insert is faded, cracked, missing, or no longer seated cleanly in the rail.

Key features

• 3/8 inch tube style flexible vinyl insert for compatible TACO rub rail profiles.
• Black finish in a 50 foot length for small repair runs or full-section rub rail refresh work.
• Soft PVC construction adds cushion at the rub rail where the boat sees dock and piling contact.
• Helps conceal rub rail fasteners for a cleaner hull edge and a more finished appearance.
• Fits TACO V11-0809 flexible rub rail profiles.
• Made in the USA and covered by a 5-year limited warranty.

Installation and fit

Match the 3/8 inch insert profile to the existing rub rail channel before ordering, especially on older boats where the rub rail may have been changed during a previous repair. A short sample from the existing insert is useful for confirming the tube shape and how it seats in the rail.

During installation, the insert should be worked into the rub rail without stretching it. Stretching can cause the vinyl to pull back later, especially after temperature changes or repeated sun exposure. Warming the material slightly and feeding it evenly around curves helps it sit more naturally in the channel.

Use on board

This insert is a good match for owners restoring the rub rail edge on center consoles, bay boats, walkarounds, small cruisers, and other boats with compatible TACO flexible rub rail. The black color works well where the rail is part of the boat’s visual trim and where the insert needs to handle regular contact around slips, launch ramps, and rafting alongside other boats.