I have had the steering pedestal removed from my 1982 Hunter while replacing the delaminated deck beneath it. Now finished and want to seal the pedestal to the deck to prevent water leakage. My repairman recommended using 5200 to seal it. - But that is permanent. Do I really want to have a permanent seal. I want a good waterproof seal. What about other less permanent sealing compounds. I have a fear that I will have to remove it again and will have a huge mess. Any suggestions......
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Jeff D.
5200 debate again
5200 is not just a caulk but is also a very strong adhesive so if anything has the potential of being removed it probably is not the right material for the job. I would try Lifecaulk.
5200 is not just a caulk but is also a very strong adhesive so if anything has the potential of being removed it probably is not the right material for the job. I would try Lifecaulk.
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Dick Carey
Pedestal sealing
Sam, You may want to look into using Boat Life's 'Life Seal' which is a hybrid sealing blend of Silicone and Polyurethane. That may be your best choice. Regards, Dick Carey S/V Puffin H-33.5 (1990)
Sam, You may want to look into using Boat Life's 'Life Seal' which is a hybrid sealing blend of Silicone and Polyurethane. That may be your best choice. Regards, Dick Carey S/V Puffin H-33.5 (1990)
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Peggie Hall/HeadMistress
Misconception...
5200 isn't a caulk at all...it's ONLY an adhesive. The article at the link below describes in detail which sealants/caulks to use for a particular job--and why. A printout of it should be a part of every owner's maintenance manuals.
5200 isn't a caulk at all...it's ONLY an adhesive. The article at the link below describes in detail which sealants/caulks to use for a particular job--and why. A printout of it should be a part of every owner's maintenance manuals.
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Peggie Hall/HeadMistress
A sealant, but not a caulk
Elmers Glue is also a sealant...so is Super Glue--they both fill cracks and hold things together. But that doesn't make any of 'em, OR 5200, the right sealant for this job. There is no one sealant that's right for every job. You're one fast reader if you read that whole article in the amount of time that's passed since I posted the link!
Elmers Glue is also a sealant...so is Super Glue--they both fill cracks and hold things together. But that doesn't make any of 'em, OR 5200, the right sealant for this job. There is no one sealant that's right for every job. You're one fast reader if you read that whole article in the amount of time that's passed since I posted the link!
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Sam Curry
Peggie - your thoughts?
I have reviewed the article you linked to (and thanks) and the other responses. What is your thoughts on Lifeseal vs Lifecaulk? or a third choice???
I have reviewed the article you linked to (and thanks) and the other responses. What is your thoughts on Lifeseal vs Lifecaulk? or a third choice???
I'd suggest that you look at Butyl.
Sam: I would suggest that you look at butyl caulking or butyl tape. This product is overlooked by boaters and is probably one of the best sealants on the market. It never hardens and does an excellent job of sealing.
Sam: I would suggest that you look at butyl caulking or butyl tape. This product is overlooked by boaters and is probably one of the best sealants on the market. It never hardens and does an excellent job of sealing.
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Ed Schenck
Life Seal for me.
As Dick pointed out, LifeSeal is a good choice. But on my boat that seal is not critical. The pedestal is sitting on a slightly raised section of the cockpit sole so never is sitting in standing water. If yours is not then that is what I would fix first. Glass on a piece of 1/4" plywood the same diameter as the base. But first make sure this will not misalign your cables to the quadrant. One-quarter inch should not hurt the alignment. Of course I also retighten mine every Spring while I am lubricating the chain, cable, and sheaves.
As Dick pointed out, LifeSeal is a good choice. But on my boat that seal is not critical. The pedestal is sitting on a slightly raised section of the cockpit sole so never is sitting in standing water. If yours is not then that is what I would fix first. Glass on a piece of 1/4" plywood the same diameter as the base. But first make sure this will not misalign your cables to the quadrant. One-quarter inch should not hurt the alignment. Of course I also retighten mine every Spring while I am lubricating the chain, cable, and sheaves.
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