Boat Buzz

Hello All,

Does anyone have a source for the flat stock with the rolled edge that dresses up wood edges around window openings on cruisers? The were chromed originally I believe. I'd be happy to find them in any material other than chrome if necessary. This is the trim that uses those spiral nails that have been discussed here before. Thank you.

Randman

I am looking for this window trim as well. Are there any new sources or do I need to look for an old Chris that is being parted out?

Thanks,

Jeff

The stuff is pretty thin. Is it possible to replate it? I have been wondering about this too.

Rob

Well guys, throw my name in the hat too. I would like to replace this trim on mine as well. I seem to recall talking about this stuff years ago and thought someone found a source for it but I sure can't find it now. Frustrating!

Al

Can one of you post a close up photo of the profile?

I have it in Stainless steel. It is hard to bend on round windows.

Jim, all of mine lays flat, no curves. You'll probably be getting some calls today. How long are the pieces? Shipping a problem?

Oh, Bill, I didn't see your post. This appears to be the correct profile.

Al

Yeah, thanks Jim, I will be calling as well.

Jeff

Well, I am late to the party I see but here's bad pic of the profile. I would love to have in in stainless!!! Re-plating would be expensive and probably would not last very long overall. Mine are all flat as well! Yes, Please share the details on cost, shipping,etc. Thanks

Randman

It comes in 6' sections @ $35pc. Shipping is not a problem. It is real hard to bend. I had a customer that made a wood mold and put a piece of solid wire in the lip and did a good job but it was time consuming.
Al bought all I had in stock. email me at [email protected] with what you need and I will call this afternoon to see if more is available.

Geeze Al! Thanks a lot!! Guess the rest of us will have to wait!! Just kidding. We'll expect photos of the finished project!

OOOps!!! I really do feel badly about jumping on this. I'll post photos when its in place. Now I need to find some of those elusive nails, just where was that posted?

Al

I replaced the brass chrome plated molding on my 1968 43' CC Corinthian Sea Skiff with a product from Midwest Marine. That was about ten years ago and if they are still around, I believe that they are in Michigan. The stainless steel trim is called J Mold and is fastened with stainless steel Spiral Drive Screws, 14x3/4, also from Midwest.

Someone on here had found zinc plated versions of the nails and I saw a package of them in my local "ACE" hardware store. I think they are used in upholstery work? I have decided to go the tiny stainless screw route like the ones on the front windows. If for some reason I have to remove the trim it will be was easier than prying up those nails. They are a bear!! Zinc plating does not weather well over the long haul as I have come to find out over the years. Good luck!

Randman

Try the following web site: Molding, SS 'J' used as portlight trim 12 foot lengths 360230001 $75.00 ea. http://www.chrisparts.com/molding.htm

Hey John,

Good catch! I had actually visited this sight looking for this trim but given the way it's illustrated passed right over it. Great to know it's still available. I am checking with a local metal fabricator who has a boat in our marina to see if he could make it up. I did some cursory measuring on my boat tonight and at $6/ft I could easily spend into the 4 figures to redo my boat. Curiously only the trim around the front pilot house windows was done with the chromed version, the rest appears to be stainless or aluminum. Thanks for your post.

Randman

I have no idea how many times I looked at that same image on Chris Parts and didn't recognize what it was. The outline you see looks like the profile of a weird trim piece until you click on it. Only then does it pop out at you.

Don't give up on Jim Staib, Fine Wood Boats, he's looking for more of the 6' stock, easier to ship.

Al

Got three pieces for AL and four for Randy. Still have a couple left. [email protected]

Jim,

If you have 4 pieces left, I will take them. I will give you a call tomorrow.

Jeff

Thanks, Jim,

I got the package and it's perfect. It's going on the cruiser in the morning. Three 6' pieces is exactly the right quantity for my 27 footer. She will look great for the Quincy show (at least the window trim will).

Thanks again,

Al

Peter Ayling & Associates in Ontario used to supply j-trim. Their web site is http://www.aylingsboatyard.com/
Here is a picture they sent me of their J-trim for cruisers:

Anybody else need some before I order Jeff's ?
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I am told you can bend this to fit around windows by putting a stiff wire in the J channel to keep it from collapsing.

Any idea what gauge wire goes in the channel?

Is Chrisparts still the only place to find it? I need quite a bit.