Transom is OUT - do preventive maintenance

abl1111 · #1 06-13-2003, 10:07 AM

RL,

I had an experience w/ 5200 where it did not work out as well as your experience(s). The transom to hull joint on my 20 Grady ( under the outboard ) had a 1/8" gap where water was able enter. I cleaned it up really good ( degreased ) and used 5200 to close this potential transom rotter.

The next year, I saw that the 5200 had come away from the seal and was not keeping water out. I cleaned it all up, removing the 5200, and re-did with a 3M silicone. (4) years later all is still good.

My thought was that the 5200 could not take the small but constant movement/vibration of the meeting transom and hull - 5200 too rigid ?
The silicone was more pliable and able to. Note: personally I cannot see how this joint on the boat moves at all, cause the hull is pristine and solid, but I could not think of another reason.

Also, when I installed a thru-hull for my livewell, everyone in the marine industry told me to use silicone and not 5200. Who knows ? As for installing a motor to a transom, I would use 5200.

I would like to know when to use 5200 and not to.

ocuyler · #2 06-13-2003, 11:22 PM

All I can say about 5200 is:

PAPER TOWELS

Ed · #3 06-13-2003, 11:44 PM

RINGLEADER-

Hey Eddie....I've been working very hard on my boat. I should have some pics for you very shortly. Let's just say that I've spent a lot of time and too much money getting her ready. Wiring is a pain in the arse....especially for a rookie like me.

Otto- We'll have to test out your Mako vs Seacraft theory at Trayder's get together in August. In all honesty, I do love the looks/shear lines of a 23 Seacraft. Maybe someday, I'll own one too but for now the Mako 231 will have to do.

Ed · #4 06-13-2003, 11:57 PM

Abl111-

5200 as you said is very good for somethings and not so good for others. It really depends on the application and if you think you'll ever need to gain access again to what you're sealing.

If you think you may need to remove it at sometime use LIFESEAL (gas tank hatches, deck plates, above & below rubrails, etc) if not... 5200 away.

ocuyler · #5 06-14-2003, 10:57 PM

Ed,

Since none of my 4 boats are in the water and/or not ready, a Mako 231 would look good for rippin around on Father's Day.

The best boat is the one you're on...