DRILL AND FASTEN

Begin at the bow and work your way aft. While holding the lower rub-rail lip against the lower edge of the deck cap, sequentially drill 1/8-inch pilot holes through the pre-drilled holes in the rub rail to create mounting holes in the deck cap. Dab each screw with marine sealant before driving it into a hole with a power driver. As you approach the transom turn, remove the screw from the transom while an assistant stretches the rail aft. Continue securing the rail around the transom turn and across the stern.