Bedding Compound Reccomendation

[Dadrider]

Hello All,

I just bought a 1981 Catalina 30 this summer, and one of my winter projects needs to be re-bedding much of the deck hardware. I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation on what bedding compound is best. I've heard that Butyl tape works well, and was considering using it over something like 4200.

Thanks,
John

 

[degreeoff]

Yes, I used out everywhere in my 30. I also counter sunk all the holes a we bit to give it somewhere to flow.....so far so good

 

[Siamese]

Definitely butyl tape. As you say you are considering it "over" 4200, you mean instead of?

 

[Bob S]

Check out Musing with Maine Sail on this site under featured contributers. He has a sticky that is the best rebedding pictorial out there. He also sells the butyl tape.

 

[Dadrider]

Yes, I meant instead of 4200, sorry. I also had read that countersinking is very effective and was planning on that as well. Thanks!