Re: [Paddlewise] Mounting a compass???

Dave Wrote;
>Chuck is correct, in that the silicone can be scraped away.  However, I
believe
>the silicone adhesive leaves some silicone in the surface of the gelcoat
>underneath.  If you ever need to refinish that part of the boat, you will
have
>to aggressively remove a layer of gelcoat to avoid problems when you
reapply
>gelcoat later.   YMMV.
>
>Double sticky tape leaves no residue, IIRC, and can be cleaned off with
lacquer
>thinner with almost no effect on the gel coat.
>


I try to stay away from silicone for almost all applications, for the reason
Dave states above.  From kayak rigging to residential and commercial
construction, with all the excellent adhesives and sealants on the market we
rarely use silicone( with the exception of some glazing task).
Personally I can not see "gluing" my compass on the deck.  A mechanical
connection is far superior than "gluing".
The adhesive will not hold forever, when will it loose it adhesion?  Maybe
while the kayak is on top the vehicle on the hwy or during a multi day trip,
possibly on a crossing?
I would have to get over drilling a hole in my deck, and go for a nut and
bolt connection.
Just my 1.5 cents,
Arthur

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