[Public-List] Which caulk for cockpit teak combing joining to fiberglass?

[Randy Katz]

Greetings, All,

I finally got my ratty combing boards off the boat. It wasn’t that
difficult, but I found plugged screws in the outside quarter round (one at
each end, along the deck/combing joint) that went snuggly into the deck. I
wondered if this was the original installation.

Many layers of chipped, worn Cetol have to go; I’m planning to clean and
oil the boards for an easier maintenance regime.

I know that when I replace them I’ll need to caulk between the combing and
their fiberglass seats, on he outside of the cockpit. I read about butyl,
but it seems to degrade in UV. Polysulfide seems likely, a better choice,
but which brand/what type?

I understand some have replaced the teak with plastic Starboard— any
comments about that idea?

Many thanks, best Regards,

Randy Katz
#259 Simple Gifts
Seattle/Bellingham
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