gavin400
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My boat (Fisher 25) has a thick black sealant at hull/deck joint, which is showing signs of degradation.
What would be the best sealant as a replacement?
Many thanks
Not sure if photo has attached
Sealant for hull/deck joint
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My boat (Fisher 25) has a thick black sealant at hull/deck joint, which is showing signs of degradation.
What would be the best sealant as a replacement?
Many thanks
Not sure if photo has attached
Tranona
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It is probably only cosmetic. Will need raking out, thoghourly cleaning and refilling with a polyurethane sealer such as CT 1.
Sinbad1951
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The sealant used on the Fishers goes hard and cracks with age. You will need a very sharp craft knife/stanley and cut it all out. Replace with and marine sealant. To do this leave the sealant tube nozzle quite fine for the first run to get the sealand well inside between the teak capping rail and the hull. If water does penetrate it can find its way into the boat via the fastenings which hold the teak cap on.
Once initially sealed apply a much broader band of sealant. Then smooth off using the back of a spoon/teaspoon which you keep moist to avoid the sealant sticking and pulling.
Once initially sealed apply a much broader band of sealant. Then smooth off using the back of a spoon/teaspoon which you keep moist to avoid the sealant sticking and pulling.