Adding
a rub strip
A rub strip can protect your
keel from wear as well as tighten the tracking on a
kayak, my kayaks are designed to need a 1/4" rub strip at the
stern. The Ginnyak or SC-1 rub strip should be 15" long and 7/16"
wide, boatbuilding hardwood. (white oak, black
locust) The
replica recieves 2 strips, a 4 foot strip at the bow and a 3' strip at
the stern. These are easily bent around the stems using steam or
dry heat. The strip is drilled and countersunk with a #6
countersink, but not bedded in goop or piloted into the keel (so you
can replace it), fasten it down with #6 x 3/4 inch stainless
or
bronze wood screws. Be careful, it's easy to strip the
holes. It shouldn't need saying that the rub strip
must be layed on absolutely straight. No need to finish, it's a
rub strip!
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