[Rhodes22-list] Solar vent installation

[Graham Stewart]

Michael:
I am inclined to follow the manufacturer's instructions. My understanding is that silicone is specified with plastic as the other sealants can make the plastic brittle. I don't think that plastic is affected by butyl but you might want to confirm that with the manufacturer. One good thing about butyl is that if it leaks it is easy to remove and replace with silicone. Completely removing silicone, on the other hand, is almost impossible.

Graham Stewart
Agile, Rodes 22, 1976
Kingston Ontario







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Thanks for that advice—I am also a butyl tape fan but the manufacturer instructions recommended silicon which is why I asked.  Butyl tape it will be!

Michael McKay
(630) 209-2054 (m)

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> On Apr 24, 2021, at 9:54 PM, Mark Whipple <mark at whipplefamily.com> wrote:
> 
> 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.
>> 
>> 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
>> Of
>> Mike McKay
>> Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2021 3:47 PM
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Solar vent installation
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> My questions are:
>> 
>> 1) What sealant or adhesive did you use?  I was planning on using 3M
>> Silicone Sealant unless advised otherwise.
>> 
>> 2) Do you have any caveats about the installation process?
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> 
>> Mike McKay
>> s/v Liber 2006/2018
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