[Rhodes22-list] Solar vent installation

[Michael McKay]

Thanks for that advice—I am also a butyl tape fan but the manufacturer instructions recommended silicon which is why I asked.  Butyl tape it will be!

Michael McKay
(630) 209-2054 (m)

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> On Apr 24, 2021, at 9:54 PM, Mark Whipple <mark at whipplefamily.com> wrote:
> 
> What Graham said.
> 
> Mark Whipple
> 2000 R22
> Nimble 30 yawl (under agreement!)
> Com-Pac 16 (soon to be on the market)
> 
>> On Sat, Apr 24, 2021 at 9:26 PM Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:
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>> I use butyl tape for everything above the waterline that does not require
>> an
>> adhesive wich is just about everything. It is easy to work with, never
>> hardens up or sets so you can take your time, gives a great seal and will
>> allow for easy removal. And, it doesn't contaminate the deck as is the case
>> with silicone.
>> 
>> Graham Stewart
>> Agile, Rodes 22, 1976
>> Kingston Ontario
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf
>> Of
>> Mike McKay
>> Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2021 3:47 PM
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Solar vent installation
>> 
>> I'm planning on installing a Marinco (formerly Nicro) solar vent.  Their 3"
>> vent requires a 3-3/4" hole which is exactly the size of the hole for the
>> bow anchor deck plate, making that seem to be a very simple installation.
>> 
>> My questions are:
>> 
>> 1) What sealant or adhesive did you use?  I was planning on using 3M
>> Silicone Sealant unless advised otherwise.
>> 
>> 2) Do you have any caveats about the installation process?
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> 
>> Mike McKay
>> s/v Liber 2006/2018
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