[Rhodes22-list] Rain leaks along rub rail/ hull deck joint

[Peter Nyberg]

That implies that you removed the rub rail.  Can you tell us how that’s done?

Peter Nyberg
Coventry, CT
s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)

> On Sep 8, 2018, at 11:05 PM, Goodness <spreadgoodnews at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The factory used silicone on the shoebox hull to deck joint.  It only lasts about 5 years,. Maybe less in salt water.  Not a great choice but was cheap and good for refurbishing.  Dig out the old silicone and add new.  
> I on the other hand used sikaflex polyurethane flexible adhesive for below water applications.  I applied it inside and out with great results.
>