CPES plank seams before caulking?

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  1. Dutch3
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    My '61 45 ft Connie (plank & batten construction) needs some recaulking. After cleaning debris out of the seams, would it make any sense to lay in a coat of CPES before filling with polysulfide?

    Thanks for any & all comments, this is a superlative site.
     
    Dutch3, Apr 21, 2006
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  2. lewisboats
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    The wood needs to take up water and swell to become water tight. The cauking helps lock everything together when the wood swells and compresses it so....no...wouldn't do that if I were you.

    Steve
     
    lewisboats, Apr 21, 2006
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  3. Dutch3
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    Steve-
    Thanks for the speedy reply - I'll take your advice.
     
    Dutch3, Apr 23, 2006
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