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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

24-12-2017, 09:25

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Wrong silicone on Sta-Lok -- am I going to hell?

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Posted By rbk

Re: Wrong silicone on Sta-Lok -- am I going to hell?

The fittings essentially create a bowl for dirt, salt and water to accumulate (no flushing) so in one rainfall your cones and wire are sitting in cocktail of saltwater and dirt (I know rain is fresh...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

23-12-2017, 15:11

Replies: 40

Wrong silicone on Sta-Lok -- am I going to hell?

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Posted By rbk

Re: Wrong silicone on Sta-Lok -- am I going to hell?

The only issue I’ve heard about, but who knows if it’s confirmed is freeze expansion failure due to water in the fitting.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

23-12-2017, 14:28

Replies: 40

Wrong silicone on Sta-Lok -- am I going to hell?

Views: 9,256

Posted By rbk

Re: Wrong silicone on Sta-Lok -- am I going to hell?

The amount of acetic acid in it is minimal and offgasses rather quick. Most riggers and manuafactuerers do recommend using it. My only issue using nothing is it allows for accumulation of salt, dirt...

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