[Public-List] Deck to Hull Seam on pre-liner boats.

[Jonathan Bresler]

Dear Albergers,

Recently, I had the opportunity to see a boat from which the stainless
steel rail that covers the deck to hull joint had been removed.  From
memory, it appeared that the deck is set on top of the hull inward flange
and bolted together.  It being someone else's boat, I didn't start digging
in there with a screwdriver or awl to determine if there is a fiberglass or
epoxy bond or if there might be filler material.  At any rate, the seam was
open a bit onto the flange.

What have folks done when the opportunity arises to remove and reseat the
rubrail.  Constance has what appears to be some rust staining from the
rubrail.  Wondering if someone trying a sealant on the rubrail and the
sealant is now trapping water causing the stainless to become stain-more.
Planning on removing the rail this winter to clean the stains and remove an
sealant on the rail.   Wondering if I should take the opportunity to fill
the seam between the deck and the hull so that its flush with the outer
surface of the hull.

Hopefully, I've described this well enough that its possible to visualize
the situation.

All the best,
Jonathan

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Jonathan M Bresler
S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
Annapolis/Eastport MD