TACO Marine Rub Strake, 1 in Wide, Type 304 SS, Polished Finish, Hollow Back

Overview

The TACO Marine S11-1800 is a 1 inch stainless steel rub strake made to protect high-wear areas where dock lines, fender lines, and anchor lines can rub against the boat. It is a practical trim and protection piece for cap rails, topsides, and rub rail areas that see repeated line contact during docking, rafting, anchoring, or routine dockside use.

This rub strake is made from Type 304 stainless steel with a polished finish and a hollow-back profile. It is 1 inch wide and uses #10 screws, giving installers a clear starting point when planning fasteners and placement. The series is available in 12 inch, 18 inch, and 24 inch lengths for matching the protection area to the line path on the vessel.

It is a good match for yachts and larger boats that use heavier lines, and it can be used with or without an extruded rub rail when a localized chafe guard is needed.

Key features

• 1 inch wide rub strake for protecting areas where dock, fender, and anchor lines make repeated contact.
• Type 304 stainless steel construction with a polished finish for exposed marine trim locations.
• Hollow-back profile helps the strake sit over the mounting surface while keeping a finished appearance.
• Uses #10 screws, which helps with fastener planning during installation.
• Suitable for use with or without an extruded rub rail when localized line chafe protection is needed.
• Available in 12 inch, 18 inch, and 24 inch lengths to suit different wear areas on the boat.

Variants

This rub strake is offered in multiple length configurations while keeping the same 1 inch stainless steel format across the S11-1800 range.

The length is the main difference between the variants. The shorter option works for compact wear points, while the longer options cover a wider section where lines tend to sweep or shift under load.

• S11-1800P12: 12 inch length. This size suits smaller contact zones such as a single line lead, a compact cap rail area, or a focused chafe point near a cleat.
• S11-1800P18: 18 inch length. This middle length gives more coverage where fender or dock lines move slightly as the boat rises, settles, or shifts at the dock.
• S11-1800P24: 24 inch length. This longer option covers broader wear areas where heavier lines may travel across a larger section of rail or topside surface.

Installation and fit

Before drilling, position the strake directly in the path where the line contacts the boat, then check that the length covers the full rub area rather than only the center of the wear mark. On curved rails or topsides, test the fit carefully so the polished stainless piece sits cleanly against the surface before fasteners are installed.

Use marine-suitable #10 flat or oval head fasteners and seal each fastener hole according to the boatbuilder or installer’s preferred deck hardware practice. Proper bedding is important anywhere screws penetrate fiberglass, wood, or cored structures.

Use cases on board

This rub strake is useful on boats that spend time alongside docks, carry fenders from fixed points, or route anchor and mooring lines across areas that need extra protection. It is especially relevant for larger cruising boats, sportfish boats, and yachts where heavier lines can mark or wear through exposed rail and topside surfaces over time.