[Rhodes22-list] Reply to Art about fix for deck joint at rub rail.

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Thanks, Rummy.  Sage advise.  I really appreciate the information.  Did you re-do yours because of the same 'leakage' at the rail, or have you just not had any problems?
Grats,
Art

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>From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
>Sent: Oct 31, 2007 11:22 AM
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>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Reply to Art about fix for deck joint at rub rail.
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>Art,
>According to the master himself, to fix a leak at the deck joint, you must  
>first remove the rub rail. Remove all old fasteners and clean the area  
>thoroughly. The next step is to apply caulking. I recommend a single part  urethane 
>caulk because of my past experience with the product. It sticks to  everything 
>and anything and remains pliable over it's life which is around  twelve years. 
>Normally when you apply caulk from a tube you lead with the gun and squeeze  
>the caulk out between the two objects you are sealing. With the hull to deck  
>joint you want to push the gun forward as you dispense the caulk. This gives 
>you  a nice seal which will fill any gaps it comes in contact with. Make sure 
>all old  sealant has been removed and the area is clean and dry. While still 
>tacky and  drying I would then install the rub rail adding another small bead to 
>the part  that pushes up against the seam. Install new pop rivets and install 
>the rubber  insert and the job is done. The rubber insert can be made more 
>pliable with heat  from a heat gun (Lowe's has them as well as Home Depot) or a 
>powerful hair  dryer. 
>The aluminum or SS rivets can be purchase at any good fastener outlet. I  
>believe I used aluminum because they are easier to work with. Make sure you have  
>enough to complete the entire job in one shot.
> 
>Rummy
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