Well, the one downside I can think of is, aplying it can be very tedious. All those thru bolts on the hatches adding the extra bead to the top and bottom of the flange at each bolt and having to penetrate the tape at each hole for the bolt was painstaking and time consuming. But it beats leaks!
Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device -------- Original message --------From: Gary Russell via CnC-List <[email protected]> Date: 5/8/17 7:17 PM (GMT-05:00) To: C&C List <[email protected]> Cc: Gary Russell <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Stus-List Butyl tape or is there something better? The only trouble with Butyl tape is that it seals better, lasts longer, is easier to remove, easier to clean up and cheaper. Other than that it is OK. 😀 GaryS/V Kaylarah'90 C&C 37+East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 6:14 PM, Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: Yes, Butyl is ( in many people's) opinion still the best. What you are probably seeing is that even after decades, butyl sealer still remains pliable. Bed-It really seems to be the best, having used RV and black windshield butyl tapes. Kindest Regards, Bruce 847.404.5092 Please forgive any typos as this was sent from my iPhone. > On May 8, 2017, at 5:02 PM, Indigo via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: > > I currently have the hood (if that's the correct term) removed from my > sliding companionway hatch, and cleaned up ready for replacement. Clearly the > original sealer was butyl. Is butyl tape still considered the best for > this job (and if so which brand - if all butyl is not equal). > > Also, the hood was secured with s/s screws. Assuming there is reasonable > access (CandC 35III) should I consider using s/s bolts with nuts? > > All advice gratefully received! > > -- > Jonathan > Indigo C&C 35III > SOUTHPORT CT > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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