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Need Help with Edge Guards on New Pontoon Houseboat

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:16 am
by Thompsdw
Hi everyone. Just decided to purchase a 34' fiberglass toon houseboat. It is a definite fixer upper. The edge of the deck (about 5") is wood that has been wrapped in carpet. Is there an economical way to improve the edge? I hate to use wood just because it will require upkeep. Any other ideas or sources of products? I have been looking but cannot seem to find anything.

Re: Need Help with Edge Guards on New Pontoon Houseboat

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:18 am
by badmoonrising
Do you have pics you can post ? Best bet is probably aluminum trim or a rub rail.

Re: Need Help with Edge Guards on New Pontoon Houseboat

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:57 pm
by Thompsdw
I was also thinking about using a 1"x6" trexx board on the perimeter ..............

Re: Need Help with Edge Guards on New Pontoon Houseboat

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:32 pm
by curtiscapk

Re: Need Help with Edge Guards on New Pontoon Houseboat

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 7:37 pm
by badmoonrising
Yeah dock edge, trex would work. A pre made rub rail could take a beating but would be the most expensive. Is your boat made by Catamaran Cruisers ? I like it.

Re: Need Help with Edge Guards on New Pontoon Houseboat

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 4:37 am
by Thompsdw
Yes it is a Catamaran Cruiser 34'. Nice boat, just not cared for as well as we would like, but for less than $7,000 - I can take a project!

Re: Need Help with Edge Guards on New Pontoon Houseboat

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:51 am
by curtiscapk
Sweet more pics!

Re: Need Help with Edge Guards on New Pontoon Houseboat

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 11:54 am
by badmoonrising
They are known to be well built. There's a bunch of them on the Upper Chesapeake and rivers where I boat.

Re: Need Help with Edge Guards on New Pontoon Houseboat

Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:19 am
by Thompsdw
It seems to be very well built. This weekend is cleanup. The only thing I am concerned about is blistering on the fiberglass toons. I cannot find someone on the lake or local that has the ability to pull the boat, pressure wash and inspect the toons. No divers her either. I did feel with my hand as best I could, but with the scum buildup - I am not sure I could feel much of anything. I'm not sure how much to worry about the issue, but the boat is ours!!!!

Re: Need Help with Edge Guards on New Pontoon Houseboat

Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:21 am
by Thompsdw
Here are some more pics .............