stanchion resealing

[Larry M.]

My stanchions are loose. I was wondering if anyone knows a good product to use when resealing between the stanchion base and the deck.Thanks

 

[Lauraine]

We like Boat Life LIfe Caulk...

it's a polysulfide. It's a great sealant and remains flexible. Make sure you have good backing plates.

 

[LaDonna Bubak - Catalina Owners]

3M 4200

4200 is also a good sealant. DON'T use 5200 as it's an adhesive

 

[Bob Sawyer]

3M 4200

I find that 3m 4200 is good but I can only use it once. The 2nd time I use it, I find it has hardens in the tube. Be aware and store it better than I do. Any recommendations?

 

[Neil]

Stanchion sealer

Larry,If you get agood answer, would you please E mail me at pbrand99@earthlink.net. I am about to replace a stanchion and have the same questionneilCatalina27

 

[Marcel Dionne]

Storing 3M 4200 Sealant

I have stored 3M 4200 Sealant up to two years in my freezer without adverse effect. Take it out of the freezer a couple of hours before using. Isn't it strange that they don't tell you this in the instructions?

 

[Marcel Dionne]

Rebedding Stanchions

I've resealed most of the stachions on my boat.The surest way to do this is to completely remove the stanchion. I assume yours are also bolted through with a 1/2" or 5/8" bolt and nut.If it's a 5/8" bolt, redrill the hole in your deck at least 1/8" bigger to a 3/4" size. Next, fill the hole with West System Epoxy or similar, then drill to 5/8". West System has a manual on this proceedure (#002-550--Fiberglass Boat Repair

 

[John Visser]

3M 101

I used 101. Here's a blurb from their web site:"Seals between mechanically fastened joints on wood, fiberglass, metal and most plastics; above and below the waterline. Excellent resistance to chemicals, weathering, salt water, and stresses caused by joint movement." It lasts a long time in the tube, too. 4200 is an adhesive/sealant, at about 1/2 the strenght of 5200. It reacts with moisture to cure, which is why it doesn't last once the tube seal is punctured. It cures fast. For stanchions, I think 101 is the right stuff.See link.