When considering which sealant(s) to use, this might be helpful: <http://cncphotoalbum.com/technical/sealant_usage.htm>
Dennis C. On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 7:32 PM, Charles Nelson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have used both polysulfide sealer and butyl tape to keep water out of > the cabin from gear mounted on the cabin or deck. I prefer butyl tape > because it is less messy and easy to remove. > > My question is why not use something like flexible rubber, plastic or cork > sheets to provide a flexible, waterproof seal? > > Since these are not used, there must be some problem with them like heat, > sun exposure, etc., but with today's modern materials, it seems that butyl > tape or a goo like something out of a tube is so last century. > > OTOH, maybe last century is as good as it gets with this technology. > > Thoughts from the group? > > Charlie Nelson > C&C 36 XL/kcb > Water Phantom > > > > > > Sent from my iPad > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > >
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