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plastic edge around companion way

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Topic: plastic edge around companion way

Posted By: Virginia H.
Subject: plastic edge around companion way
Date Posted: 16 March 2013 at 10:46pm

My 1985 laser companion way plastic edge looks like it has had many spinnakers launched from this area which has resulted in many rope burns that go down to the gel coat. Any ideas on a replacement?

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Posted By: frfletch
Date Posted: 17 March 2013 at 4:30pm

I would also like to hear about this one and don't have the answer myself. However as I work to renovate varies areas of the boat that surround this area, more and more it sticks out like a sore thumb.

Posted By: Bill Layton
Date Posted: 22 March 2013 at 5:58pm

This was a custom made PVC or vinyl extrusion for Laser International by a manufacturer who's long out of business. There are a number of catalogs/suppliers online that sell different profile extrusions. I would look there for a replacement. It was installed with epoxy putty so that it wouldn't lift off.

Posted By: frfletch
Date Posted: 22 March 2013 at 6:13pm

I just tripped on this. Might be about right. http://www.trimco.info/images/Illustrations-Large/Edge-Trim/C2015.jpg

Posted By: Bill Layton
Date Posted: 22 March 2013 at 6:18pm

similar indeed, except for the 1/8" thick square ends

Posted By: frfletch
Date Posted: 22 March 2013 at 8:01pm

Bill, that company has many different sections. Can you review them and then come up with a recommendation? I am not sure of the thickness of the kevlar/glass edge. I see they make edging trim for 1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, etc. and there are several different sections for each. I will be down on the boat this weekend making last weekend preparation for the Southern Straits Race on the 29th which requires Cat II safety conformity. I can have a look and take some measurements when I am down there. Thanks.

Posted By: Bill Layton
Date Posted: 22 March 2013 at 8:06pm

I would say the max thickness of glass would be 1/4", we actually routered the flange where it exceeded a 1/4" just so that the vinyl extrusion would fit properly

Here are more profiles:

http://britechindustries.com/uchannels/#profiles

Posted By: frfletch
Date Posted: 22 March 2013 at 8:16pm

That's good info. I had not guessed that it was that big. I will review the offerings of that company again in the 1/4 size.

Posted By: Virginia H.
Date Posted: 22 March 2013 at 8:19pm

thank you. i will try the sites for the trim.

Posted By: frfletch
Date Posted: 22 March 2013 at 8:58pm

Bill. Do you think then that the C1014 from Trimco will do? That is 1/4" gap and is a total of about .78" long with round edge.

Posted By: Bill Layton
Date Posted: 22 March 2013 at 10:50pm

13/16" looks longer than I remember. I think it's closer to a 1/2". Yes the profile is close. Most extruding shops will send you a sample if requested.