I am resealing my deck hardware, in particular the top of the chain plates where the rigging goes through the deck, I purchased from Catalina direct some new hardware for the top side with a collar around it which holds more sealant. My question is should I be using 3M 4200 or 5200? Thanks so much, Rich
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Rich
Richard & Joan Bain
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Hi Rich,
Don't use either. Use Butyl Tape. 3M's 4200 has an issue, as reported by Practical Sailor, of breaking down. 5200 acts more like an adhesive. Butyl tape is easy to work with and works, I use it for all top side sealing. By the way, I switched to the Catalina Direct covers they work.
Best regards,
Lou
Lou Bruska
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1985 C-36 Mk-I TR #495
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