Charlie: I prefer Sikaflex 291 or 3M4000/4200. I've used butyl tape in rare circumstances when the hardware being bedded is chemically incompatible with Sikaflex or 3M. I currently have one item bedded with butyl - a Spinlock rope clutch that will be damaged by 3M or Sikaflex. The butyl keeps the water out ... BUT ... the problem with the product is it slowly weeps a sticky oily slick that attracts dirt. Why I don't like the product. Yes it is easy to use and keeps the water out but is constantly making a mess. :: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site! On Sun, Jun 13, 2021, 3:32 PM Charlie Fortner <charlie@rentrof.net> wrote:
Hello Wrinkleboat lovers!
What's you're favorite material for re-bedding deck hardware? I've used some sort of caulk-like stuff -- can't remember what -- in the past. It was goo in a tube.
I've seen butyl tape recommended, but never used it. Do you have experience with butyl tape? Does it hold up?
Are there other bedding materials I should look at? It'd be great if I could re-bed and then immediately go sail.
Thanks,
Charlie -- Charlie Fortner M-15 #411 Earth, USA, GA, Atlanta