[Rhodes22-list] Solar vent installation

[Mark Whipple]

What Graham said.

Mark Whipple
2000 R22
Nimble 30 yawl (under agreement!)
Com-Pac 16 (soon to be on the market)

On Sat, Apr 24, 2021 at 9:26 PM Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:

> I use butyl tape for everything above the waterline that does not require
> an
> adhesive wich is just about everything. It is easy to work with, never
> hardens up or sets so you can take your time, gives a great seal and will
> allow for easy removal. And, it doesn't contaminate the deck as is the case
> with silicone.
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> Graham Stewart
> Agile, Rodes 22, 1976
> Kingston Ontario
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf
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> Mike McKay
> Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2021 3:47 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Solar vent installation
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> I'm planning on installing a Marinco (formerly Nicro) solar vent.  Their 3"
> vent requires a 3-3/4" hole which is exactly the size of the hole for the
> bow anchor deck plate, making that seem to be a very simple installation.
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> My questions are:
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> 1) What sealant or adhesive did you use?  I was planning on using 3M
> Silicone Sealant unless advised otherwise.
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> 2) Do you have any caveats about the installation process?
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> Thank you,
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> Mike McKay
> s/v Liber 2006/2018
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