Rubrail Replacement

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January 30, 2008 at 4:01 pm #269336

ncbass
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Good estimate on the time it would take to replace the rubrail on a 06 Puma. Called somewhat local dealer and he said 7-8 hours, two people. That would work out to around $1350. I was looking at the rubrail, troubleshooting compartment lights that dont work and changing the gear lube for around $1000. Too low? Thanks, Brad

January 30, 2008 at 10:26 pm #269337

Sheff
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It will take about that long. The rub rail is riveted on. Not a hard job, really easy if you have the magic tool. I replaced several rivets on mine that were loose. I drill off the head with an aproiate bit and installed new rivets with silicone on them using a pnemuatic squeezer. The squeezer makes it easy. Shef

January 31, 2008 at 12:24 am #269338

yellowjacket5
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It should take half that time, at the most, to replace the rubrail. With the help of BCB and the folks on this board, I was able to replace the rivets on both sides of my 06 Puma this past summer (from the front of each console to the back of each seat). I did not time myself, but I can tell you it did not take more than 30 minutes to replace a distance that was comparable to about half the length of one side of the boat. And it was not like I was attempting top see how fast I could do it. It is a simple procedure. As Sheff indicated, all you have to do drill off the head of the rivet. With some of the rivets you will have to “punch out ” the remaining portion. The pneumatic tool is the key. Save the money and do it yourself. Good luck!

January 31, 2008 at 12:52 am #269339

ncbass
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Where can you get one of these “squeezers”? Can you rent it? 3/16″ on the size of the drill bit? Thanks…

January 31, 2008 at 1:05 am #269340

basscat247
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I am wondering why the Rivets on an 06 Puma are needing replaced. Would think this would be covered under some kind of warranty or something. Thanks JW

January 31, 2008 at 1:45 am #269341

Bass Cat Boats
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ncbass – Go to your local home improvement store and purchase a hand riveter for about $20. I went with the swivel head model. Indeed, the correct bit size is 3/16″. As for the pop rivets, I contacted BCB and the rivets were at my house in less than a week. You can not beat BCBs service. basscat247 – BCB provided the rivets at no cost. I did not ask if the labor would be covered by the warranty since my closest cat dealer is 9 hours away. I have been informed that the loosening of the rivets could be attributed to bumping a dock or running in rough water. In my case it was likely running in rough water and taking-on wake boat, tug, and freight ship wakes. I bought my cat so I could run in nasty conditions on a regular basis. I will take a few loose rivets over cracks any day.

January 31, 2008 at 1:50 am #269342

Bass Cat Boats
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JW, It is hard to say on what would cause the rivets to loosen up. Very rough water could, dock impacts and more. It could be Warranty, and it may not be. On boats somewhere around 2005 or 2006, they have a machine screw and nylon locking nut on the back side every few feet. That set up will not loosen except from impacts, vibration or hard water. BCB

January 31, 2008 at 1:55 am #269343

Bass Cat Boats
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Yellowjacket5, Did you use any type of adhesive or sealant when you installed the new rivets? Is it easier to go one rivet at a time or drill out the ones that need replacing and then go back with new rivets? May not matter, just wondering.

January 31, 2008 at 1:57 am #269344

Bass Cat Boats
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And that estimate does sound a little high also, though again we are unable to see your rig. How about you give a ring to BCB service dept. and ask for input, options or help. It does sound like a West Coast estimate though if you are located in California. Labor rates out there are elevated to the standards that exist. We would be glad to helpLast edited by Bass Cat Boats on January 31st, 2008, 2:01 am, edited 1 time in total.

January 31, 2008 at 2:17 am #269345

basscat247
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Thanks for the reply. As you well know I have an 06 and was just curious as to what happned in all of this. Do not remember hearing or reading about this. Thanks JW
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