[Rhodes22-list] Rain leaks along rub rail/ hull deck joint

Stan Spitzer stan at rhodes22.com
Sun Sep 9 10:55:28 EDT 2018


Always provide the year of boat in such discussions.

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On 9/9/18 10:49 AM, Peter Nyberg wrote:
> That implies that you removed the rub rail.  Can you tell us how that’s done?
>
> Peter Nyberg
> Coventry, CT
> s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
>
>> On Sep 8, 2018, at 11:05 PM, Goodness <spreadgoodnews at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> The factory used silicone on the shoebox hull to deck joint.  It only lasts about 5 years,. Maybe less in salt water.  Not a great choice but was cheap and good for refurbishing.  Dig out the old silicone and add new.
>> I on the other hand used sikaflex polyurethane flexible adhesive for below water applications.  I applied it inside and out with great results.
>>
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