[Rhodes22-list] New Joint of Deck and Hull

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   The deck to hull joint should not flex. The article which someone
   linked outlined that 5200, closely spaced bolts and glass was the best
   method. I agree with the author, but of you want to do it "half fast",
   seal with a never hardening sealer, put the rivets back in and just
   hide them with the rub rail. Done and done.
   Too bad Roger Pihlara left the list.
   Todd T.
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     Chuy:
     Good summary and sorry to be part of the confusion.
     If it helps to sort out he confusing advice, I think that the
     options of
     glassing or using 5200 (or equivalent) might not be all that
     different in
     the end. They claim that 5200 is as strong as the glass - although
     that
     would depend on whether it is applied properly - and using glass
     would also
     as strong as the hull and deck if is of sufficient thickness. 5200
     is more
     flexible than glass but with bolts every foot or so, the flex would
     be
     minimal, if any, anyway.
     With glass you should be able to get away with fewer bolts. I
     consulted with
     a master boat restoration person on this point who told me I should
     use a
     bolt every 4 feet! That seemed very far spaced to me so I will
     probably use
     a bolt about every 18" to be safe.
     If you can get rid of the existing sealant and get a good quantity
     of the
     new sealant deep into the join, then go with that option. If you
     can't get
     adequate sealant into the join or if it cures faster than you can
     apply the
     bolts, or possibly, if you want to avoid removing the rub rail,
     then you
     might want to go the route of the glass - providing you have good
     access to
     the join on the inside of the boat. Of course, these approaches are
     not
     mutually exclusive either. In fact, I plan to use the sealant and
     more
     closely-spaced bolts on the back quarter and transom.
     Either way, I think you will end up with a good and permanent fix.
     Which
     method you choose should be guided by the materials you feel most
     comfortable using and which method offers greatest access to the
     join rather
     than be too concerned about which is "better".
     Just do what you think will be most achievable and feasible under
     your
     circumstance. Either way I think the fix will be good and
     permanent.
     Graham
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     I have received a lot of emails concerning my ideas on Deck to hull
     leak
     repair. Some people said don't glass other said use glass. Some
     pointed
     out articles that stated to glass, other pointed to articles stated
     to use
     5200. Seems to me that Glassing and 5200 are about the same in
     terms of
     bonding and later in removing.
     Some liked the idea of a strong, ridge side, some were concerning
     about not
     being flexible.
     Some, like the glass inside the hull but did not like the glass
     outside.
     Others thought that glass would ruin the boat for various reasons,
     while
     others thought that the glass would increasing the worth of the
     boat.
     The boat spend most of its sailing days in Florida. I do want to
     point out
     that my pop rivets were corroded and in some cases totally gone.
     Some of
     the rivets were nothing more thin aluminum around white dust.
     (Chemical
     reaction of aluminum and salt water )
     So, I am a not a little confused!!! I am a lot confused.
     However, I realize more replies will give me more options to
     consider and to
     select a good one. Not sure there is a GREAT and ONLY ONE.
     Thanks, and keep the comments coming,
     Chuy
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