[Rhodes22-list] Mast step

[Rick]

Jim,

Either sealant will work fine.  But do use something.

Rick

On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 10:35 AM, <jbconnolly at comcast.net> wrote:

>
>
> 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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