Whidbey Island Cruiser
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First time post guy here. I'm normally a dry land 5th wheel RV-er, which has its own types of caulks and sealers, (butyl tapes, lap sealants) But I just bought a 40-year old Bayliner Nisqually, and I'm wondering about the types of marine sealant goo I should use, and where.
For example, I just unscrewed a strip of decorative teak from the side of the cabin -- behind it and across the top there was a copious glob of what looked like clear silicone rubber sealant, which seemed to have work quite well, but sure ugly.
Can someone give me a novice rundown of standard marine sealants, and where the might be used?
Example, 3M 5100 for underwater thru-hull tasks -- type of sealant behind rub rails or railing posts, or cleats, held down by screws.
Thanks, kids.
Brad on Whidbey Island.
For example, I just unscrewed a strip of decorative teak from the side of the cabin -- behind it and across the top there was a copious glob of what looked like clear silicone rubber sealant, which seemed to have work quite well, but sure ugly.
Can someone give me a novice rundown of standard marine sealants, and where the might be used?
Example, 3M 5100 for underwater thru-hull tasks -- type of sealant behind rub rails or railing posts, or cleats, held down by screws.
Thanks, kids.
Brad on Whidbey Island.