Re: [Paddlewise] Leaky cockpit - spray deck - through hull bolts

From: alex <al.m_at_3web.net>
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2007 18:21:23 -0700
> Can anyone comment on the practice of using through hull bolts to fit foot
> pegs. Are they likely to cause leaks. I've noticed rust stains recently
> around a coiple of six such bolts that have been installed for 3 years
now.

This rust somehow migrates through the hole without causing leaks, IMHO. You
may use some marine sealant in those holes - 3M 4200, 3M 5200. The second
one is more "permanent" - difficult to clean it out and un-screw the bolt if
needed, after it's cured completely. Instruction says 48 hours until it's
tack-free (for both), and 7 days until completely cures - in relaity it's
about 10 days until completely cures. But it's TAD elastic (not like epoxy),
so loading it after 48 hrs won't necessarily destroy your work. Comes in
black or white, and the whole tube dries out in a month after you've opened
the tube, no matter if you were using it or not. Some irreversible chemical
chain reaction after it's been exposed to air.
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