I am getting ready to finally install my inboard genoa T-tracks. This will be some of the last few bits of deck hardware that need to be installed/bedded.
The question occurred to me as to what type of bedding compound to use in this application because the track curves; so basically one bolt goes in at time and when doing the test fitting I used lumber as a lever to get my fair curve.
I realized that with 3M 4000 this can get messy, plus cleaning up the squeeze out will be a PITA, especially on the inboard side against the cabin trunk.
If I use Bed-It butyl tape, I'll have to set up all the screws first which is somewhat hard to do since only one can really go in at a time. I'm also worried about the threads catching the tape and spinning the compound. This isn't a problem when you are almost all the way turned down, but if I use butyl tape I'll probably have to lay the strip on the deck instead of on the underside of the track.
Any tips on this tricky process? Must be nice to use straight genny track...
The question occurred to me as to what type of bedding compound to use in this application because the track curves; so basically one bolt goes in at time and when doing the test fitting I used lumber as a lever to get my fair curve.
I realized that with 3M 4000 this can get messy, plus cleaning up the squeeze out will be a PITA, especially on the inboard side against the cabin trunk.
If I use Bed-It butyl tape, I'll have to set up all the screws first which is somewhat hard to do since only one can really go in at a time. I'm also worried about the threads catching the tape and spinning the compound. This isn't a problem when you are almost all the way turned down, but if I use butyl tape I'll probably have to lay the strip on the deck instead of on the underside of the track.
Any tips on this tricky process? Must be nice to use straight genny track...