TACO Marine Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail, 50 ft, 1-7/8 in x 1-3/8 in, Black

Overview

The TACO Marine V11-3426BKA50-1 is a black flexible vinyl rub rail in a 50-foot continuous coil, sized at 1-7/8 inches high by 1-3/8 inches wide for replacing or installing protective trim around a boat hull.

This profile is used on many fiberglass boats and is a practical fit for medium-size fishing boats, cabin cruisers, and runabouts in the 20 to 30-foot range. The continuous coil helps reduce visible seams around the perimeter, while the soft vinyl profile adds a cushion point between the hull and everyday contact with docks, pilings, and other close-quarters surfaces.

The rail accepts TACO Marine V12-0005 flexible vinyl insert, which is sold separately, and works with F90-0001 end caps. It is a good match for owners replacing a worn rub rail when the existing profile, dimensions, and insert style match the boat.

Key features

• 50-foot black flexible vinyl rub rail for hull-edge protection and rub rail replacement work.
• Profile measures 1-7/8 inches high by 1-3/8 inches wide, giving installers clear dimensions to compare against the existing rail.
• Continuous coil format supports a one-piece installation with fewer seams around the boat.
• Flexible construction can handle tight-radius bends with minimal heating, which helps around bows and curved sections.
• Accepts the V12-0005 flexible vinyl insert, sold separately, for a finished tube-style insert look.
• Compatible with F90-0001 end caps for finishing rail ends cleanly at termination points.
• Made in the USA and backed by a 5-year limited warranty.

Installation and fit

Before ordering, compare the 1-7/8 inch by 1-3/8 inch profile against a clean cross-section of the old rub rail or the boat manufacturer’s rub rail reference. Matching the height, width, insert style, and hull joint shape matters more than matching the boat length alone.

During installation, the flexible coil can be worked around the hull perimeter and curved areas, with minimal heat used where the bend radius is tighter. Screws and insert installation should follow the boat’s existing fastening layout or the installation guidance for this rub rail profile.

Use on board

This rub rail is most useful on boats that see regular docking, rafting, trailer handling, and close marina maneuvering. It gives the hull edge a replaceable contact surface, which is especially valuable on fishing boats and family runabouts that spend time around pilings, floating docks, and busy ramps.

For a complete finished installation, plan the rail together with the correct insert, end caps, and fasteners. The insert and end caps are separate related parts, so they should be checked at the same time as the rail profile to avoid delays during the job.