Recaulking the Genoa Track

[George Rapin]

As a part of the post winter evaluation, I am considering recaulking the genoa tracks as there were leaks somewhere from the deck on both sides of the boat. What is a methodical approach to the recaulking process? What is involved in taking off the genoa track to recaulk it? What type of tools does one need to do such a project? What are the "wish you hadn't started the project and farmed it out instead" scenarios?

 

[Bill O'Donovan]

May not be the genoa track

My problem on the Hunter 29.5 was water seeping in under the rubrail because the calking had deterioriated over the years. I cleaned it out well and recalked with LifeSeal clear, doing a rather splendid job using that little red calking tool. Now the boat is dry for the first time in ten years and I can't stop telling people about it, I'm so proud.