i've always had great results from sikaflex products. they are an adhesive as well as a sealer. -rob
--- In [email protected], "randyrhines" <randyrhi...@...> wrote: > > > > --- In [email protected], "Michael" <mlong9876@> wrote: > > > > Hi all, I have leaks coming from the bolts in the Genoa tracks and was > > looking for the 'easiest' remedy. As you know, access to the nuts > > underneath is limited at best, so rather than using a Dremel (or some other > > tool) to cut away most of the fiberglass in the cabin, running the length > > of each track, I'm looking for a magic pill. > > > > What is the best caulk or adhesive to at least reduce the amount of water > > that is coming through these bolts? I'm hoping for something that allows me > > to loosen each bolt, one at a time, add this magic goo and tighten > > everything up without having to rip the whole boat apart. > > > > This is stated in a tongue-in-cheek way for a reason. I know there are no > > easy fixes and if you do something, you should do it right, but I would > > really like to hear which shortcut methods have worked and which have not. > > > > I also plan on rebedding the stanchions, putting backing plates on and then > > eventually getting to the chain plates...but for now, I'm looking for some > > 'McGyver' fixes that allow me to add an adhesive to the bolts and tighten > > them back up. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Michael > > > > > Yes I have the same problem rebuilt my boat had those genoa car rails off and > used some stuff like 15 bucks a tube and guess where my leaks are, those > rails are obviously installed before the hull joint is fastened , also can > you sc dark plexy or lexan and do away with those windows??rew >
