When considering which sealant(s) to use, this might be helpful:

<http://cncphotoalbum.com/technical/sealant_usage.htm>

Dennis C.



On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 7:32 PM, Charles Nelson via CnC-List <
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> I have used both polysulfide sealer and butyl tape to keep water out of
> the cabin from gear mounted on the cabin or deck. I prefer butyl tape
> because it is less messy and easy to remove.
>
> My question is why not use something like flexible rubber, plastic or cork
> sheets to provide a flexible, waterproof seal?
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> Since these are not used, there must be some problem with them like heat,
> sun exposure, etc., but with today's modern materials, it seems that butyl
> tape or a goo like something out of a tube is so last century.
>
> OTOH, maybe last century is as good as it gets with this technology.
>
> Thoughts from the group?
>
> Charlie Nelson
> C&C 36 XL/kcb
> Water Phantom
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