Water balast seal

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Matt

The rubber seal has separated from the steel plate that opens and closes the ballast tank. As a result I have gone out with less than a full load without realizing it, a tipsy trip. Any suggestions for an adhesive that will last in the seawater between rubber & steel?
 
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BART FORD

RUBBER ADHESIVE

I HAVE A 240 AND WAS NOT AWARE THERE WAS A GASKET HERE. YOU MIGHT TRY WEATHER STRIP ADHESIVE, WHICH IS SOME PRETTY STICKY STUFF. YOU CAN GET IT AT ANY AUTO PARTS HOUSE. ANOTHER CHOICE IS CHECK WITH A RUBBER AND PLASTICS INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTOR. THEY DEAL WITH THIS STUFF EVERY DAY AND MOST HOUSES WILL BEND OVER BACKWARDS TO HELP.
 
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BART FORD

RUBBER ADHESIVE

I HAVE A 240 AND WAS NOT AWARE THERE WAS A GASKET HERE. YOU MIGHT TRY WEATHER STRIP ADHESIVE, WHICH IS SOME PRETTY STICKY STUFF. YOU CAN GET IT AT ANY AUTO PARTS HOUSE. ANOTHER CHOICE IS CHECK WITH A RUBBER AND PLASTICS INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTOR. THEY DEAL WITH THIS STUFF EVERY DAY AND MOST HOUSES WILL BEND OVER BACKWARDS TO HELP.
 
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Sean Coerse

Gasket

Your's is the second post I've seen recently in reference to the gasket. I'll be checking mine before launch this year. Would 3M 5200 be a candidate for this application. I think it will bond rubber, but not positive.
 
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Crazy Dave Condon

gasket

Definitely use a good grade of sealant but again I suggest using GM 5200 for that. Replace the gasket if torn up and/or gone. You can get to this with the boat on the trailer. Sean; I have your boat in the lift to clean out the housing area of those pesky critters called Barnicle Bill. Freebie. Crazy Dave Condon
 
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