[Rhodes22-list] Mast step

[jbconnolly at comcast.net]

I think the previous owner did use an adhesive.  I saw that it is not required.  I think it would be at least desirable to seal the screw penetrations to avoid water infiltration and future rot in the plywood under the step.  Looking for sugestions.  I have 3M silicone and BoatLife sealant available. 



Jim Connolly 




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hank" <hnw555 at gmail.com> 
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2009 9:07:26 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Mast step 

You shouldn't use any kind of adhesive.  The whole idea is that the mast 
step comes up and the screws pull out if you should happen to lose the 
mast.  This prevents any damage to the cabin top.  When the mast is rigged, 
the pressure of the stays will keep it from moving, along with the screws. 

Hank 

On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 8:56 AM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote: 

> Jim, 
> I'm pretty sure I used 3M 4200 
> http://www.3m.com/product/information/Marine-Fast-Cure-4200-Adhesive-Sea 
> lant.html 
> 
> which allows disassembly (i.e. mast step pops off when mast gets away 
> from you) 
> 
> If you use the 3m 5200 
> http://www.3m.com/product/information/Marine-Fast-Cure-5200-Adhesive-Sea 
> lant.html 
> 
> you'll lose part of the gelcoat, if not more. 
> 
> Pretty sure that's correct, let me see what I have on my boat. - Rob 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org 
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Jim Connolly 
> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:48 PM 
> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List' 
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Mast step 
> 
> My mast step functioned as designed, and now I have a minor fiberglass 
> repair. 
> 
> It looks like a previous owner used a sealant with some adhesive 
> properties, 
> which is why some gelcoat came up with the step and the screws. 
> 
> What product do you like to seal the step upon re-attaching?  I looked 
> in 
> the archives and in the old FAQ location, and don't see specifics.    I 
> assume that adhesive is not required or desired. 
> 
> Jim Connolly 
> s/v Inisheer 
> '85 recycled '03 
> 
> 
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