And wherever possible, tighten the nut, NOT the bolt.
> On 05/06/2026 11:17 AM EDT David Knecht via CnC-List <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > I roll out a small worm of butyl, wrap it under the head of the bolt and then > it gets squeezed when the bolt is tightened. That makes it both waterproof > and resistant to galvanic action. I picked that idea up from reading > somewhere, but don't remember where. Dave > > David Knecht > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > [pastedGraphic.tiff] > > > > On May 6, 2026, at 10:19 AM, Brian Davis via CnC-List > > <[email protected]> wrote: > > I think you are "right on track" so to speak with using the Tef-Gel under > > the bolt heads since it's stainless to aluminum. > > > > On Wed, May 6, 2026 at 10:16 AM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List > > <[email protected] mailto:[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > I'm rebedding the genoa tracks and thinking of using Butyl tape around > > > the bolts between aluminum track and deck, but should I use bedding or > > > Tef-Gel under the bolt heads where they sit in the track? My tracks are > > > standard Harken aluminum with a hollow section down the middle. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Chuck S > > > > > > > > > Please help cover the costs of maintaining this list by making a small > > > contribution using PayPal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray > > > All contributions are greatly appreciated. > > > > > > > > > -- > > Please help cover the costs of maintaining this list by making a small > > contribution using PayPal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray > > All contributions are greatly appreciated. > > > Please help cover the costs of maintaining this list by making a small > contribution using PayPal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All > contributions are greatly appreciated. >
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