Barbour Marine: Industry-Leading Profile Extrusions for the Boating Industry

Over 40 Years of Innovation in Marine Manufacturing

Barbour Marine is a leading manufacturer of custom marine-grade vinyl extrusions, supplying both recreational and commercial boat builders.

Since the American boating boom of the 1960s, Barbour Marine (a division of Barbour Plastics) has helped transform the boat-building industry. We pioneered the shift from traditional aluminum gunwales to high-performance, exterior-grade vinyl, offering improved durability, lighter weight, and better design flexibility.

Today, we’re a trusted supplier to premier boat manufacturers and marine buying groups. As a one-stop partner, we provide high-quality, cost-effective, and corrosion-resistant extrusions, supporting the performance and aesthetics of modern watercraft.

Rub Rails
Marine Accessories
Dock Bumper
Bunk Profiles

Rub Rail

Protect your boat with a wide variety of gorgeous accenting rub rails to match your preference.

Rub Rail

Dock Bumper

Review Barbour marines premium dock bumper product line finding every answer for adding protection to your dock or commercial marina.
Dock Bumper

Stainless Steel Rub Rail

Marine Grade rigid and Flex rub rails that accept a range of stainless steel inserts.

Stainless Steel Rub Rail
Stainless Steel Rub Rail
Stainless Steel Rub Rail

Premium Marine Rub Rails & Boat Bumpers

The rub rail is essential to your vessel’s protection and appearance. We offer four distinct types, each tailored to different needs:
Known for a flawless, straight profile and higher durometer—ideal for premium aesthetics.
Easier to bend around bows and transoms with moderate wall thickness for both durability and flexibility.
Maximum flexibility, softer durometer, and designed for easy installation and impact absorption.
Our proprietary co-extrusion. It was developed to solve the challenge of combining a sleek, finished look with enhanced impact protection—ideal for builders who want premium design without sacrificing durability.

We also provide matching inserts, stainless steel caps, and accessories to complete your installation.

Stainless End Caps

End your rub rail trim with perfectly polished endcaps that make a statement on quality craftsmanship.

Stainless End Caps

Co-Extrusion

Maintain quality and reduce cost with Co-extruded rub rails that are standard to the industry.

Co-Extrusion

P & D-Series Dock Bumper

The economical bumper options to trim out and protect dock marinas.
P & D-Series Dock Bumper
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Specialized Marine Components

Beyond rub rails, Barbour Marine crafts specialized extrusions for every aspect of modern boat design. We engineer precision gaskets for hatches and live wells, custom window seals, and interior trim for consoles and cabinetry. For specialty craft, we produce gunwale rails for canoes and rub strakes for inflatable boats. Every profile is tailored to your specifications, with our engineers partnering directly with OEM builders. This ensures your vessel isn’t just built to last—it’s built to lead.

We extend our expertise to the shoreline. Barbour Marine offers dock bumpers made with UV-resistant compounds, available in P-bumper, D-bumper, and extra-large urethane styles. These provide top-lip or full-side protection, ensuring docks withstand sun, salt, and impact. We also offer corner protection and heavy-duty bumpers for floating docks, providing long-lasting safety and durability for marinas and waterfronts.
Protecting your hull during transport is vital. Barbour Marine provides bunk profiles in standard sizes—like 2×4, 2×6, and 2×8—or custom configurations. We’ve seen the industry move away from abrasive carpet bunks. Instead, our plastic profiles—whether MDPE for high-slip loading, TPV for secure grip, or flexible PVC for versatility—provide smoother, easier maintenance and better hull protection for trailers, lifts, and boat storage systems.
With over 40 years of marine industry expertise, we offer more than just extrusions. Our U.S.-based manufacturing ensures reliable quality and supply chains. We support numerous OEM partners, offering hundreds of profile SKUs and custom tooling capabilities. Our team collaborates closely with boat builders—ensuring every extrusion meets your unique requirements. When you partner with Barbour, you’re partnering with proven innovation, custom capability, and a commitment to your success.

Uniflex

Premium Co & Tri extruded rub rails which hide fastners and leave behind a sleak finish 360 degrees around your boat.

Uniflex
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Standard Dock Edging

Industry standard vinyl floating dock protection. P&D style bumpers and many more.
Standard Dock Edging
Standard Dock Edging

Urethane Bumpers

The ultimate dock bumper to protect your boat. Premium products for creatiing a soft impact for your boat in a constant hit environment.
Urethane Bumpers

Heavy Duty Dock Bumpers

Wide range of dock corner coverage both inside and out.
Heavy Duty Dock Bumpers

Dock Corners

Barbour Marine has several options for protecting your dock corners, ranging from economical and premium options.
Dock Corners

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Let Barbour Marine bring your design to life with the efficiency and quality your brand deserves.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

We supply profiles primarily for the large U.S. recreational boating market, as well as some small to medium-sized commercial vessels. Our extrusions are also found on canoes, inflatable boats, and even in marina infrastructure.
Absolutely. We specialize in custom extrusions tailored to your specifications—partnering with your design team. Talk to our team today and get a working prototype started.
Uni-Flex combines a premium appearance with flexible, impact-absorbing durability—ideal for builders seeking both aesthetics and protection.
Yes! We manufacture domestically, ensuring quality and reliable supply.

Bunk Profiles are usually made in a TPV, PVC or MDPE. TPV offers a grippier surface, F-PVC is typically most cost effective. MDPE offers a slicker surface. Depending on whether for boat lift, boat storage or boat trailer, or customers may desire a different option.

Rub Rail material is usually decided by cost, ease of installation and the final end appearance. Rigid Rub Rail: Known for a flawless, straight profile and higher durometer—ideal for premium aesthetics. Can be harder to install for the less experienced. Semi-Rigid Rub Rail: Easier to bend around bows and transoms with moderate wall thickness for both durability and flexibility. Flexible Rub Rail: Maximum flexibility, softer durometer, and designed for easy installation and impact absorption. Uni-Flex Series: Our proprietary co-extrusion. It was developed to solve the challenge of combining a sleek, finished look with enhanced impact protection—ideal for builders who want premium design without sacrificing durability and easiest to install with best appearance.

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