prevent penetrating water around screws

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  1. vjeko
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    :?: I need advice how to prevent penetraiting water beside skrews which are used
    for fastening metal toe rail on the wooden boat. There are abot 200 skrews for wood.Idon" t
    want to use epoxy as a glue becouse it is so strong.What glue to use that I
    can unscrew toe rail if I have to in the future? :?:
    Is it necessary to put some glue between toe rail and deck? If yes, what type of glue?
    Thanks in advance.
    Vjeko
     
    vjeko, Sep 6, 2004
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  2. Dutch Peter
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    Vjeko,

    Don't use epoxy, use a sealant (sikaflex or similar). It's not a glue but more a putty that stays flexible! You have to use a sharp knife to remove the toe rail, but it's easier than when epoxy is used.
     
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    vjeko

    Thanks for advice
    Vjeko
     
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  4. pungolee
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    I know you have Dow Corning brand sealant somewhere within 20 miles.Buy the bathtub/kitchen silicone,we put an additive in it where mildew and mold is inhibited.You are limited in colors though,if the bead will show(white,black,clear).When you get ready to remove it there will be few problems.Dow Corning makes the best silicone sealant,trust me,I know.
     
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    I would not recommend a silicon sealant on a boat!
     
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    Bedding compound is made for that application. If you are lucky you may get some lead based stuff. It prevents mildew and rot.
     
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