[Public-list] 5200 between planks

[John Birch]

Hey Gord,
Do you think Sitkaflex deck caulk would be appropriate for what Roger is 
asking ? I used some, the black deck caulk, and it is holding up really well 
these last 4 years - 'tween the planks.
Thx.
Cheers,
John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gordon Laco" <mainstay at csolve.net>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Public-list] 5200 between planks


> 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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