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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

31-05-2013, 15:05

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Mfgr Says Use Only Silicone! WTH...Everyone Here Says Don't Use Silicone.

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Posted By CarinaPDX

Re: Mfgr Says Use Only Silicone! WTH...Everyone Here Says Don't Use Silicone.

Ouch! Silicon would be mighty hard. Perhaps silicone would be better?

Greg

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

31-05-2013, 14:11

Replies: 60

Mfgr Says Use Only Silicone! WTH...Everyone Here Says Don't Use Silicone.

Views: 12,406

Posted By CarinaPDX

Re: Mfgr Says Use Only Silicone! WTH...Everyone Here Says Don't Use Silicone.

Of course there is always the option of upgrading to metal portlights...

You're a rich yachtie, right?

Greg

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

30-05-2013, 21:34

Replies: 60

Mfgr Says Use Only Silicone! WTH...Everyone Here Says Don't Use Silicone.

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Posted By CarinaPDX

Re: Mfgr Says Use Only Silicone! WTH...Everyone Here Says Don't Use Silicone.

The proper way to do the screw holes is to drill them out so they have clean, hard sides. Otherwise the sides have loose glass fibers and resin created by the threads crushing the glass, and that is...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

30-05-2013, 18:32

Replies: 60

Mfgr Says Use Only Silicone! WTH...Everyone Here Says Don't Use Silicone.

Views: 12,406

Posted By CarinaPDX

Re: Mfgr Says Use Only Silicone! WTH...Everyone Here Says Don't Use Silicone.

Did you clean the surfaces with alcohol or acetone first?

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

30-05-2013, 18:28

Replies: 60

Mfgr Says Use Only Silicone! WTH...Everyone Here Says Don't Use Silicone.

Views: 12,406

Posted By CarinaPDX

Re: Mfgr Says Use Only Silicone! WTH...Everyone Here Says Don't Use Silicone.

Agreed, prep or at least conditions (moisture, low temperature?) are the primary suspects. The actual adhesive in polyurethane sealants is cyanoacrylic (i.e. Super Glue), which is highly effective...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

29-05-2013, 13:36

Replies: 60

Mfgr Says Use Only Silicone! WTH...Everyone Here Says Don't Use Silicone.

Views: 12,406

Posted By CarinaPDX

Re: mfgr says use only silicone! WTH...everyone here says don't use silicone.

Another good reason for not keeping the cheap vinegar-smelling silicone on board: if used to seal electrical parts it will encourage corrosion. The curing process gives off acetic acid (vinegar), and...

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