[Public-List] Toe rail deck joint

James Allocco via Public-List public-list at lists.alberg30.org
Tue Apr 21 13:12:02 PDT 2015


I found that 5200 is not uv resistant. 3m makes a 4000 series caulk that
has uv resistance, but I do not remember the exact number.

Jim

On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 10:31 AM, Glenn Brooks via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Bill,
>
> This is one of the few places on my old boat where I actually used 5200.
> Also when I ran out, I packed the deck joint with dolphinite bedding
> compound - which is my cure all magic elixir for all boat leak problems.
> Only thing is, don't use 5200 if you ever may want to go back in there and
> do any more work. Clean out the old crumbly stuff and fill the void
> completely with either substance.
>
> BTW,  hate to say this, but if you suspect the deck joint is leaking, it
> may well be the toe rail, not the deck joint. Water can seep in through the
> toe rail bolts that clamp the deck to the hull.
>
> Regards
> Glenn
> Ex-Dolce 318
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Apr 21, 2015, at 4:43 AM, Bill Newman via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > It seems it is about time to remove the stainless trim and re-caulk the
> joint between the teak toe rail and the deck on #233.  The old stuff
> doesn't seem to be doing much.
> > I will appreciate any tips from anyone who has done this particularly
> the compound to use.
> >
> > Bill  Newman
> > Marion Rose, #233
> >
> > Sent from my iPod
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