[Public-list] 5200 between planks

[Gordon Laco]

Hi there -

Have I mentioned that I used to have a wooden boat (that I claim to miss)?
I think the best thing about having 'had' a wooden boat is that it allows
one to get up on a stump about 'how I used to do it' without any risk
whatsoever that you will be caught and embarrassed cutting corners...because
of course one is not 'doing' it anymore.

So

I used to use Sikaflex between planks in situations like you are describing
because while it seemed to adhere as well as 5200, it was possible
dis-assemble things afterwards if you ever wanted to.   Tools seemed easier
to clean too.

A good compound like either 5200 or Sikaflex is better than gluing because
it will allow the inevitable movement to occur without cracks or releases
developing.

There is my speech for the time being.

Gord #426 Surprise





> Albergers,
> 
> I am replacing the Plexiglas tops of the lazarette and forward hatches with
> teak boards about 4" wide.  I had thought of separating them about 1/16" and
> filling the gaps with 5200 hoping this would be more water tight than gluing
> the boards together and would look a little more shippy.  Might this work?  Am
> I missing anything?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Roger 148
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