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[miabarchet at aol.com]

As I was sailing today I was contemplating my next project. The caulk on the 
toe rail is deteriorating. I believe it to be the source of leaks on to the 
shelf in the V berth. I re-caulked the outside joint on the port side from 
the bow to the genoa tract after a gelcoat repair. I spent several evenings 
digging out the old caulk and some punky wood before I re-caulked. That 
section looks good.  However the inside joint doesn't appear be an area where 
it would be easy to do a good job.  

I thought the most effective remedy would be to remove the entire toe and set 
it in a bed of boat life silicone rubber.

Does anyone have any suggestions how to proceed? 
How is the toe rail removed?
How is the haul to deck joint made? Would that need to be re-caulked? 
Any suggestions as to type of caulk to use? 

I thought I would do the job this fall after haul out.  
Thanks to all for your suggestions.

Jim Allocco 
Barchetta Mia  #565

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