Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue
my apologies for the newbi question, can the West 6-10 be used to fill areas where the wet balsa core is scrapped out. I'm rebedding some hardware and repairing a few soft spots. Thanks Sent from Outlook<http://aka.ms/weboutlook> From: CnC-List on behalf of Steve Thomas via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 10:08:06 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Steve Thomas Subject: Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue Joe, I am in the middle of essentially the same project on my 36, but elected to replace the original vent with one of the original style, which can be closed. The only markings on the original were a stylized "T", and "Made in Sweden". An internet search did not reveal the original manufacturer, bit I did find a discussion that indicated a Beckson "Vent-O-Mate" would fit. I ordered the version with the plastic cover from West Marine and used the original stainless cover. The vent was an exact replacement for the original, down to the mounting holes. I am hoping that the closure feature will allow less water entry from big splashes than is the case with the solar vent on my 27. The original sealant appeared to be disulphide caulking which was in good condition, but the hole liner extension was not water tight, and I intend to fill the deck to headliner gap in the same way that you have done, at the other listers' suggestions. I don't have the "good" butyl described by others, so I have not made a decision on the sealant yet. Steve Thomas C&C36 1980 Merritt Island, FL C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON "Della Barba wrote: Thanks everyone. The initial epoxy job turned out great. I ran a heater in the head since it was only 50 or so on the boat and it set up fine. Any water getting in there will have no more access to the core. I next need to get the hole positions set and fill them with epoxy. Butyl tape does seem the best way to seal this to the deck too. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 08:56 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Danny Haughey Subject: Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue yes agreed, I can't believe I left that part out! LOL thats why it took me so much time on the hatches, well that and removing the effing silicone! I hate that stuff! On 2/28/2017 8:41 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List wrote: Joe I would suggest overdrilling and filling with thickened epoxy and then redrilling. Whatever you use for sealant is not there to protect your deck as much as to keep the cabin dry. The epoxy is to protect the core. My $0.02 Mike Persistence From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 5:24 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Danny Haughey Subject: Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue I would suggest butyl and thru-bolting On 2/27/2017 4:15 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: may I suggest butyl tape and mounting screws? Marek From: Joe Della Barba via CnC-List Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 14:54 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Joe Della Barba Subject: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue Questions - the new vent does not fit into a deck plate, it is designed to mount directly to the deck. They suggest using silicone caulk. I already have 4200, would that work? Also I my experience, something with that much flat surface against the deck is going to be very well glued on by the caulk. I doubt it will ever come loose unless I run a blade under it, so do I need to bother with the mounting screws into the deck? Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com<mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina C&C 35 MK I ___ 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! ___ 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 off
Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue
Joe, I am in the middle of essentially the same project on my 36, but elected to replace the original vent with one of the original style, which can be closed. The only markings on the original were a stylized "T", and "Made in Sweden". An internet search did not reveal the original manufacturer, bit I did find a discussion that indicated a Beckson "Vent-O-Mate" would fit. I ordered the version with the plastic cover from West Marine and used the original stainless cover. The vent was an exact replacement for the original, down to the mounting holes. I am hoping that the closure feature will allow less water entry from big splashes than is the case with the solar vent on my 27. The original sealant appeared to be disulphide caulking which was in good condition, but the hole liner extension was not water tight, and I intend to fill the deck to headliner gap in the same way that you have done, at the other listers' suggestions. I don't have the "good" butyl described by others, so I have not made a decision on the sealant yet. Steve Thomas C&C36 1980 Merritt Island, FL C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON "Della Barba wrote: Thanks everyone. The initial epoxy job turned out great. I ran a heater in the head since it was only 50 or so on the boat and it set up fine. Any water getting in there will have no more access to the core. I next need to get the hole positions set and fill them with epoxy. Butyl tape does seem the best way to seal this to the deck too. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 08:56 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Danny Haughey Subject: Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue yes agreed, I can't believe I left that part out! LOL thats why it took me so much time on the hatches, well that and removing the effing silicone! I hate that stuff! On 2/28/2017 8:41 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List wrote: Joe I would suggest overdrilling and filling with thickened epoxy and then redrilling. Whatever you use for sealant is not there to protect your deck as much as to keep the cabin dry. The epoxy is to protect the core. My $0.02 Mike Persistence From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 5:24 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Danny Haughey Subject: Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue I would suggest butyl and thru-bolting On 2/27/2017 4:15 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: may I suggest butyl tape and mounting screws? Marek From: Joe Della Barba via CnC-List Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 14:54 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Joe Della Barba Subject: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue Questions - the new vent does not fit into a deck plate, it is designed to mount directly to the deck. They suggest using silicone caulk. I already have 4200, would that work? Also I my experience, something with that much flat surface against the deck is going to be very well glued on by the caulk. I doubt it will ever come loose unless I run a blade under it, so do I need to bother with the mounting screws into the deck? Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com<mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina C&C 35 MK I ___ 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! ___ 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!
Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue
Thanks everyone. The initial epoxy job turned out great. I ran a heater in the head since it was only 50 or so on the boat and it set up fine. Any water getting in there will have no more access to the core. I next need to get the hole positions set and fill them with epoxy. Butyl tape does seem the best way to seal this to the deck too. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 08:56 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Danny Haughey Subject: Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue yes agreed, I can't believe I left that part out! LOL thats why it took me so much time on the hatches, well that and removing the effing silicone! I hate that stuff! On 2/28/2017 8:41 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List wrote: Joe I would suggest overdrilling and filling with thickened epoxy and then redrilling. Whatever you use for sealant is not there to protect your deck as much as to keep the cabin dry. The epoxy is to protect the core. My $0.02 Mike Persistence From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 5:24 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Danny Haughey Subject: Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue I would suggest butyl and thru-bolting On 2/27/2017 4:15 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: may I suggest butyl tape and mounting screws? Marek From: Joe Della Barba via CnC-List Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 14:54 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Joe Della Barba Subject: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue Questions - the new vent does not fit into a deck plate, it is designed to mount directly to the deck. They suggest using silicone caulk. I already have 4200, would that work? Also I my experience, something with that much flat surface against the deck is going to be very well glued on by the caulk. I doubt it will ever come loose unless I run a blade under it, so do I need to bother with the mounting screws into the deck? Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com<mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina C&C 35 MK I ___ 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! ___ 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!
Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue
yes agreed, I can't believe I left that part out! LOL thats why it
took me so much time on the hatches, well that and removing the effing
silicone! I hate that stuff!
On 2/28/2017 8:41 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List wrote:
Joe
I would suggest overdrilling and filling with thickened epoxy and then
redrilling. Whatever you use for sealant is not there to protect your
deck as much as to keep the cabin dry. The epoxy is to protect the core.
My $0.02
Mike
Persistence
*From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of
*Danny Haughey via CnC-List
*Sent:* Monday, February 27, 2017 5:24 PM
*To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
*Cc:* Danny Haughey
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue
I would suggest butyl and thru-bolting
On 2/27/2017 4:15 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote:
may I suggest butyl tape and mounting screws?
Marek
*From:*Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
*Sent:*Monday, February 27, 2017 14:54
*To:*cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Cc:*Joe Della Barba
*Subject:*Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue
Questions - the new vent does not fit into a deck plate, it is
designed to
mount directly to the deck. They suggest using silicone caulk. I
already
have 4200, would that work? Also I my experience, something with
that much
flat surface against the deck is going to be very well glued on by the
caulk. I doubt it will ever come loose unless I run a blade under
it, so do
I need to bother with the mounting screws into the deck?
Joe Della Barba
j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com>
Coquina
C&C 35 MK I
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Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue
Joe
It is a lot of effort but, you'd never have to worry about it leaking
back into the deck. Just that fact that it is trough bolted moves the
path of least resistance below the deck. I just did this process for 6
deck hatches! took me 5 boat weekends! now that I'm done, I'm happy I
took the time and did it right. I'd hate to think I took a 36 year old
dry deck and ruined because of careless hardware bedding...
Also, don't for get to countersink the holes, even if you do just
screwing it to the deck.
Danny
On 2/27/2017 5:16 PM, Joe Della Barba via CnC-List wrote:
That could work.
It sure would be easier to get it back off if I ever have to.
Joe Della Barba
j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com>
Coquina
C&C 35 mk i
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*Danny Haughey via CnC-List
*Sent:* Monday, February 27, 2017 4:24 PM
*To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
*Cc:* Danny Haughey
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue
I would suggest butyl and thru-bolting
On 2/27/2017 4:15 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote:
may I suggest butyl tape and mounting screws?
Marek
*From:*Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
*Sent:*Monday, February 27, 2017 14:54
*To:*cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Cc:*Joe Della Barba
*Subject:*Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue
Questions - the new vent does not fit into a deck plate, it is
designed to
mount directly to the deck. They suggest using silicone caulk. I
already
have 4200, would that work? Also I my experience, something with
that much
flat surface against the deck is going to be very well glued on by the
caulk. I doubt it will ever come loose unless I run a blade under
it, so do
I need to bother with the mounting screws into the deck?
Joe Della Barba
j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com>
Coquina
C&C 35 MK I
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Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue
Joe I would suggest overdrilling and filling with thickened epoxy and then redrilling. Whatever you use for sealant is not there to protect your deck as much as to keep the cabin dry. The epoxy is to protect the core. My $0.02 Mike Persistence From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 5:24 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Danny Haughey Subject: Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue I would suggest butyl and thru-bolting On 2/27/2017 4:15 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: may I suggest butyl tape and mounting screws? Marek From: Joe Della Barba via CnC-List Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 14:54 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Joe Della Barba Subject: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue Questions - the new vent does not fit into a deck plate, it is designed to mount directly to the deck. They suggest using silicone caulk. I already have 4200, would that work? Also I my experience, something with that much flat surface against the deck is going to be very well glued on by the caulk. I doubt it will ever come loose unless I run a blade under it, so do I need to bother with the mounting screws into the deck? Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com<mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina C&C 35 MK I ___ 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! ___ 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!
Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue
That could work. It sure would be easier to get it back off if I ever have to. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina C&C 35 mk i From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 4:24 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Danny Haughey Subject: Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue I would suggest butyl and thru-bolting On 2/27/2017 4:15 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: may I suggest butyl tape and mounting screws? Marek From: Joe Della Barba via CnC-List Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 14:54 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Joe Della Barba Subject: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue Questions - the new vent does not fit into a deck plate, it is designed to mount directly to the deck. They suggest using silicone caulk. I already have 4200, would that work? Also I my experience, something with that much flat surface against the deck is going to be very well glued on by the caulk. I doubt it will ever come loose unless I run a blade under it, so do I need to bother with the mounting screws into the deck? Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina C&C 35 MK I ___ 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! ___ 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!
Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue
I would suggest butyl and thru-bolting On 2/27/2017 4:15 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: may I suggest butyl tape and mounting screws? Marek *From:* Joe Della Barba via CnC-List *Sent:* Monday, February 27, 2017 14:54 *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Joe Della Barba *Subject:* Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue Questions - the new vent does not fit into a deck plate, it is designed to mount directly to the deck. They suggest using silicone caulk. I already have 4200, would that work? Also I my experience, something with that much flat surface against the deck is going to be very well glued on by the caulk. I doubt it will ever come loose unless I run a blade under it, so do I need to bother with the mounting screws into the deck? Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com Coquina C&C 35 MK I ___ 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! ___ 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!
Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue
may I suggest butyl tape and mounting screws? Marek From: Joe Della Barba via CnC-List Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 14:54 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joe Della Barba Subject: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue Questions - the new vent does not fit into a deck plate, it is designed to mount directly to the deck. They suggest using silicone caulk. I already have 4200, would that work? Also I my experience, something with that much flat surface against the deck is going to be very well glued on by the caulk. I doubt it will ever come loose unless I run a blade under it, so do I need to bother with the mounting screws into the deck? Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com Coquina C&C 35 MK I ___ 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!
Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue
Joe, I'm a fan of the 6-10 for overdrilling screw holes too! I've also used it for gluing wood mounting blocks to glass. You never know when someone is going to loose their balance and grab whatever they find. I'd want the added insurance of fasteners. Joel On Mon, Feb 27, 2017 at 2:53 PM, Joe Della Barba via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > My old vent over the head finally UV rotted and fell apart. I bought a nice > new Marinco stainless steel solar vent and got busy getting the old deck > fitting off. First thing I discovered was the source of a longstanding leak > that has been driving me nuts, the old vent was not well caulked and water > was getting into the core on the outboard side and getting between the deck > and the headliner, where it would migrate and leak :( > First thing is a core repair RIGH NOW because it will rain tomorrow, so I > scooped out the rotten balsa and used a hair dryer to dry out the remaining > core. I went to West to get some Marine-Tex to fil in the gap and I already > have epoxy for sealing the wood. I was looking around and spotted West > System 6-10 in a caulking type tube that you use with a caulk gun. It comes > with a mixing nozzle too. > I cannot overstate how impressed I am with the 6-10. It is SO easy to work > with :) The nozzle allowed me to inject the mixture into the core and > totally fill the gap I scooped out. The mix is think enough to stay in the > gap and liquid enough to attach to the good core. I was going to run home > for my MAAS epoxy to finish the job, but I used my finger in a glove and > was > able to seal the core with it too. > All was well until I had nose itch and got epoxy on my nose and my glasses > LOL. > Questions - the new vent does not fit into a deck plate, it is designed to > mount directly to the deck. They suggest using silicone caulk. I already > have 4200, would that work? Also I my experience, something with that much > flat surface against the deck is going to be very well glued on by the > caulk. I doubt it will ever come loose unless I run a blade under it, so do > I need to bother with the mounting screws into the deck? > > Joe Della Barba > j...@dellabarba.com > > Coquina > C&C 35 MK I > > > > ___ > > 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! > -- Joel 301 541 8551 ___ 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!
Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue
My old vent over the head finally UV rotted and fell apart. I bought a nice new Marinco stainless steel solar vent and got busy getting the old deck fitting off. First thing I discovered was the source of a longstanding leak that has been driving me nuts, the old vent was not well caulked and water was getting into the core on the outboard side and getting between the deck and the headliner, where it would migrate and leak :( First thing is a core repair RIGH NOW because it will rain tomorrow, so I scooped out the rotten balsa and used a hair dryer to dry out the remaining core. I went to West to get some Marine-Tex to fil in the gap and I already have epoxy for sealing the wood. I was looking around and spotted West System 6-10 in a caulking type tube that you use with a caulk gun. It comes with a mixing nozzle too. I cannot overstate how impressed I am with the 6-10. It is SO easy to work with :) The nozzle allowed me to inject the mixture into the core and totally fill the gap I scooped out. The mix is think enough to stay in the gap and liquid enough to attach to the good core. I was going to run home for my MAAS epoxy to finish the job, but I used my finger in a glove and was able to seal the core with it too. All was well until I had nose itch and got epoxy on my nose and my glasses LOL. Questions - the new vent does not fit into a deck plate, it is designed to mount directly to the deck. They suggest using silicone caulk. I already have 4200, would that work? Also I my experience, something with that much flat surface against the deck is going to be very well glued on by the caulk. I doubt it will ever come loose unless I run a blade under it, so do I need to bother with the mounting screws into the deck? Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com Coquina C&C 35 MK I ___ 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!
