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TmBates
Joined: 05 Jul 2021
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City/Region: McCall
State or Province: ID
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Serenity Now
Photos: Serenity Now
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 Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2022 4:47 pm Post subject: Best sealant for cockpit/cabin seam |
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Hi, I'm looking for the preferred sealant for the seam between the cockpit and cabin on the 23 Venture. I know I've come across a thread on this before but can't find it again. I appreciate any suggestions on what worked best to get the old stuff out as well.
Thank you,
Tom
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012
Posts: 3580
City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
Photos: SoBelle
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| Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2022 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: Best sealant for cockpit/cabin seam |
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| TmBates wrote: | Hi, I'm looking for the preferred sealant for the seam between the cockpit and cabin on the 23 Venture. I know I've come across a thread on this before but can't find it again. I appreciate any suggestions on what worked best to get the old stuff out as well.
Thank you,
Tom |
I used 3M 5200. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 21469
City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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| Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2022 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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There are several boats which have that seam--including the C Dory 25 which has a "hatch" which can be removed to change out fuel tank.
I used 3m 4000. It should not yellow, and can be removed if necessary. Usually C Dory used a Bostec compound. It can be removed with the bent back handle of a file and judicious use of a heat gun. Then there are various solvents such as lacquer thinner. (I keep a selection of solvents including MEK, alcohol, lacquer thinner, acetone, etc on hand.
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Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
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TmBates
Joined: 05 Jul 2021
Posts: 52
City/Region: McCall
State or Province: ID
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Serenity Now
Photos: Serenity Now
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| Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2022 10:06 pm Post subject: Sealant |
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| Thank you both for sharing your knowledge. Tom |
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