Bimini instalation

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Blake

Blake

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Apr 20, 2008
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Macgregor 26S Red Lodge
I am about to install a Bimini on my Mac 26S. It came with screws to install all hardware. Will this hold up, or do I need bolts and nuts? Also wondering if anyone has ever used Lexan for sealing deck hardware. Living where I do, it is hard to find marine sealants and this stuff is available at the local hardware store. Also the directions claim that it can be applied in any weather. "Any weather " is pretty much guarenteed in Montana in the spring! Any thoughts?
 
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Steve Dion

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Dec 2, 1999
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Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
Blake: Not sure what you are referring to when you say "used Lexan for sealing deck hardware".

You should use something like butyl/caulking for all the screw hole penetrations in the fiberglass/gelcoat to prevent water infiltration.

You can get anything you want for marine applications via the mail/ups. You just need to correct product for the application.
 
onecoolair

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Jun 25, 2012
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hunter 356 Kemah,the Republic of Texas
Steve Dion said:
Blake: Not sure what you are referring to when you say "used Lexan for sealing deck hardware".

You should use something like butyl/caulking for all the screw hole penetrations in the fiberglass/gelcoat to prevent water infiltration.

You can get anything you want for marine applications via the mail/ups. You just need to correct product for the application.
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Blake....You can find the right butyl chalking here on the store site I do believe.... I will try and refrain from giving you a hard time about the wrong use of the word lexan.... We can blame it on that damn auto spell check fetcher.:cussing:
 
Hardware

Hardware

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Jun 26, 2009
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Hunter 420 Olympia WA
I think that Blake is referring to LEXEL which is a sealant similar to silicone but much, much better. Still may not be the best product for the job.

--Jim
 
Bill Roosa

Bill Roosa

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Jun 6, 2006
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Your bimini frame should be thru bolted not screwed into the fiberglass. Imagine a summer thunderstorm blowing at 70+ MPH and you and crew standing underneath........
The real issue is can you get access to the back side?
 
Blake

Blake

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Apr 20, 2008
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Macgregor 26S Red Lodge
lexel

Yep, I ment to say Lexel, not Lexan. Can't even blame it on spell check. I should not depend on my memory, first thing in the morning, before coffee!
 
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