Surge GunwaleSingle (Gunnel) 4.2 Metres

This gunwale is an all plastic extrusion. These gunwale are easily bent into a shallow curve allowing the gunwale to follow the shape of the curve of your canoe hull. This allows the gunwale to fit on a majority of canoes (provided it is long enough and fits the width of the hull material).

Normally secured with screws or rivets to the side of the hull of your canoe. You may be able to reuse existing screws when replacing your gunwale otherwise suitable hardware is available.

VINYL GUNWALE REPLACEMENT for (ROYALEX OR POLYETHYLENE CANOES)

When ordering replacement vinyl gunwale be sure to request the correct length – order rails longer than your canoe.

Canoes are measured straight down the keel line. Gunwales take a bit more circuitous route getting from end to end. These are easily bent to curve allowing the gunwale to shape to the curve of your canoe allowing them to fit on a majority of canoes.

Canoe hull material can vary in thickness Composite (fiberglass or Kevlar® hulls) differ in thickness from Royalex® These gunwales are to fit triple tough roto moulded canoes like the Surge Yukon or Madriver Journey or explorer series in the TT material.

A complete re-rail installation will require 2 gunwales.
Vinyl gunwales are a unibody construction in which the inside and outside gunwales are incorporated into one piece. These gunwales include an internal “L” shaped aluminum insert to create the rigidity and stiffness required. Ensure it is in place prior to installation as it can move in transit

In most cases, the decks/end capes on vinyl-railed canoes can be saved and reused with your new rails.
This assumes the new rails have the same or similar profile and dimensions as the old rails. If you are replacing ash gunwales with vinyl, your canoe will require the addition of appropriate rotomolded decks and hardware.

Due to their length, vinyl gunwales cannot be shipped easily so there is no standard rate for shipping.

If you can arrange an instore pickup of Gunwales there is No delivery fee.  If this is not feasible we can arrange to get a quote for shipping to your location – contact us directly for this option. Another option is for you to arrange your own freight.