[Public-list] cockpit coamings

[George Dinwiddie]

The Rochets wrote:
> You're right, George--it's a large area for caulking, and the idea of  
> using neoprene gasket material to caulk around the edges is very  
> appealing. However, I am having trouble finding such material in my  
> area. Is there any reason why polysulfide could not be used to caulk  
> just around the edges instead of over the whole contact area?

I don't know how well that will work.  I'd be afraid it would squeeze 
out.  I also found that using regular caulk (I think I used BoatLife the 
first time I removed and replaced the coamings) made it rather difficult 
to remove the second time.

I was able to get a piece of 2" wide by, hmmm... I think it was 1/16" 
thick, with adhesive on one side by calling a place in the yellow pages. 
  In the Baltimore area, there were quite a few listings under 
"Gaskets," but that may be because of the industry in the area.  I do 
know that I paid significantly more than Bud Dolber (who gave me the 
idea), but the location I used was convenient between work and home.

> Still on cockpit coamings. I just bought a boat with coamings that  
> need to be recoated. I believe the original coating (or what is left  
> of it) is Cetol. Apart from sanding, can Cetol be removed with any  
> ordinary varnish remover?

I recommend using a heat gun and scraper.  Alcohol (use stove alcohol 
rather than the good stuff) will soften it.

  - George


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