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fmarcelino
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Initially Posted - 05/05/2014 :  09:30:43  Show Profile  Visit fmarcelino's Homepage
Hello group,

On my list of things to do to get the boat ready for the water, is that I wanted to fix the rails in a couple of places where there is some cracking and it looks like some water is getting through.

I want to remove the screws, cleanup underneath, and then seal around the whole thing. What type of "goop" should I use to seal around the base of the rail?

Thanks in advance,
Phil
Owner 1982 Catalina 25 (Bel Canto), 89 Merc 9.9hp outboard
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OJ
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Response Posted - 05/05/2014 :  09:42:36  Show Profile
I used butyl tape. No drips, no runs, no errors, no leaks.

I used a straw to make the hole for the screws.
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WesAllen
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Response Posted - 05/05/2014 :  11:26:31  Show Profile
By all means use the butyl rubber tape. I tried the 3M stuff and it leaked the next year. I purchased the butyl rubber from 'mainsail' on Sailnet.com. It is great stuff and much easier to work with. The only thing I have found to make my windows not leak. I will be sealing more things this spring (stanchions, etc.)

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 05/05/2014 :  13:12:35  Show Profile
Polysulfide is my choice. More time up front, but it will be good for decades, 20 - 30 years. Butyl tape will eventually squish and leak, but on the plus side, it is easy to replace.
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fmarcelino
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Response Posted - 05/06/2014 :  07:06:45  Show Profile  Visit fmarcelino's Homepage
Awesome. Thanks for the tips everyone!!
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