Harry,
I recommend using Sikaflex 291 or Sikaflex 295UV as a sealant. If exposed to a lot of sun (eg. Florida), I would go with the 295UV. However, I chose to "pay the big bucks" to have that joint permanently "sealed" by having a professional and fibreglassed the joint. It will never need to be "redone" again, although it was not an inexpensive 'fix". I was very happy with the final result.
Tom Easterbrook
formerly Pilitak NT 37-068
Nanaimo, BC
From: Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org
Sent: September 6, 2021 5:59 PM
To: sentoa@lists.sentoa.org sentoa@lists.sentoa.org
Cc: Harry Hungate wcx7106@gmail.com
Subject: [Sentoa] Resealing pilot house to rear deck
Any recommendations on what to seal the join ( either side of the “smokestack”)?
Boat Life Life Caulk or Life Seal? Previous owner applied RTV which is peeling away.
Harry Hungate
Bessie NT32-238
Tennessee River heading down to Chattanooga
Harry,
I recommend using Sikaflex 291 or Sikaflex 295UV as a sealant. If exposed to a lot of sun (eg. Florida), I would go with the 295UV. However, I chose to "pay the big bucks" to have that joint permanently "sealed" by having a professional and fibreglassed the joint. It will never need to be "redone" again, although it was not an inexpensive 'fix". I was very happy with the final result.
Tom Easterbrook
formerly Pilitak NT 37-068
Nanaimo, BC
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From: Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org>
Sent: September 6, 2021 5:59 PM
To: sentoa@lists.sentoa.org <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org>
Cc: Harry Hungate <wcx7106@gmail.com>
Subject: [Sentoa] Resealing pilot house to rear deck
Any recommendations on what to seal the join ( either side of the “smokestack”)?
Boat Life Life Caulk or Life Seal? Previous owner applied RTV which is peeling away.
Harry Hungate
Bessie NT32-238
Tennessee River heading down to Chattanooga
