On 2/22/22 17:30, Bob Eeg wrote: ...
Silicon..? No never. Where do these rumors start..? .hahahaha. Also Never 5200. We used Boatlife Caulk or 4200. Per Dave’s advice. There is NO PLACE for silicon for Bote bedding. Be Well Bob Eeg.
No silicone (or silicon, for that matter :-) is probably clear by now... 5200 is forever, an adhesive not just a sealant, so don't use that if you ever want to remove something again without breaking it 4200 is not forever, but if you do ever want to take the item off again you will probably not enjoy it. Your other option is to use butyl tape. Easy on, easy off. Relative to the other options anyhow. Everything on my M17 that's bedded, is bedded with butyl tape. Zero leaks at any thru-deck hardware, or wood trim, even when it sits untarped in coastal Oregon winter rain. The old best online resource for this now has a new location, I see: https://marinehowto.com/bed-it-tape/ (You don't have to buy the tape they sell, any good quality marine butyl tape will do). Sailrite also has a video on it, here: https://www.sailrite.com/Butyl-Tape-Bedding-Deck-Hardware-Sealant-Video-Demo You only need to put small beads of it around the fastener areas. Chamfer the hole a bit as both sources indicate. No need to cover the whole underside (though you can if you want...just uses a lot more butyl). As mentioned in the article it may continue to conform to the surface under the tightening pressure and ooze out here and there at the edges for days after installation. It's easy to take a small scraping tool of whatever kind you prefer and trim/scrape that away every so often until it stops. It's kind of like Silly Putty, or that stick-a-poster-to-the-wall putty. Trim off the oozing bits and rub with a finger and it will roll up in a ball and not make a mess. cheers, John
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On Feb 23, 2022, at 5:58 AM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote: Ernie:
The fabric is likely Sunbrella. Either contact a local canvas shop or reach out to Sailrite.com
DON'T use silicone!!! (Only one place silicone is used and not never no no no for deck hardware.) Use Sikaflex 291 or 3M 4000/4200 (not 5200!). The better is the _black_ Sikaflex as it sticks better to teak than than the white.
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On Tue, Feb 22, 2022, 3:50 PM Ernst van Gulijk <Ernst@nteglobal.com> wrote:
Hello All,
Two quick questions:
1. I am adding a cushion to the 'empty' spot in front of the porta-potty. I would like the fabric to match the rest of the cushions. On my 2007 M-15, the fabric is plum/dark burgundy in color. Can someone tell me where I can source the same, of similar fabric?
1. I removed all wood trim this winter for a thorough cleaning and refinish. I am about ready to reinstall and understand that one is 'supposed' to use a marine-grade (white) silicon as a sealant. When using the sealant, is there a trick to ensure not too much oozes out and thereby stains the newly finished wood and surrounding surfaces? I have used silicone sealants around the house, and am familiar with their composition. Is it as simple as not applying too much, or does one use painters tape to mask/protect, or other tricks?
Regards,
Ernie
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