John -- Where can a sailor buy some? I presume a caulk tube? Thanks.
John On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 2:25 AM, John Presler <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Above the waterline try Sonneborn NP-1. (Polysulfide/ Urethane) I use > this product on commercial window installations. > It stays pliable, is toolable with a little dawn dish soap and water or non > ammonia window cleaner and most importantly it DOES NOT LEAK! > I have not tried it below the waterline so I cant recommend or discourage > its use there. The manufacturer will have to advise you there. > John Presler Hull # 93 "Keewadinoquay" > > ------------------------------ > *From:* John Downing <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Tue, September 7, 2010 11:10:37 AM > *Subject:* Re: [IC27A] (no subject) > > > > I would never, ever use silicon to bed hardware. There is a condition > known as "silicon contamination" that occurs when it is applied - nothing > else will stick without grinding it ALL away. There are several > marine-grade products out there for ~$18 a tube that are designed for just > this application. That said, I use non-marine grade caulks and adhesives > above the waterline, cuz I'm a cheapskate. And maybe a fool in the end.... > > John > > On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 10:42 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> >> Hello all, I have removed the teak hand rails to refinish then. When re >> installing, I was going to use clear silicone to re bed them. What is >> the best technique to use? I could apply the silicone and replace the rail >> when the silicone is still wet or is it best to let a ring of silicone dry >> on the hull around the screw hole and then place the rail after it >> completely dry. Any suggestions would be appreciated. >> >> Ted Pinelli >> >> >> > > > >
