Debating this on another forum. I am installing full Zeiger dual ram hydraulic steering on my Donzi 22 Classic with HP525 EFI. What should I use to attach the ram plates to the transom?
View Poll Results: Which Adhesive?
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4200
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02-16-2010 05:23 PM
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02-16-2010 06:35 PM
5200, you only have to use enough to seal around bolts, not neccesarily enough to bond the ram to the boat. if you use 5200 you Never have to worry, it won't budge unless you want it too..
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02-16-2010 06:39 PM
I agree on the 5200 if the ram ever came off there will be a piece of your boat attached to it. Why take the chance?
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02-16-2010 06:43 PM
5200.. Anti-compression sleeves a good idea, and epoxy seal the holes if they are through wood..
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02-17-2010 04:17 PM
I try to avoid 5200 on most things, just in case it needs to be removed EVER. 4200 or lifecaulk for most everything, 5200 for hull/deck joint.
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02-18-2010 02:10 AM
The 4200 and 5200 have the same sealing properties. The 5200 just has twice the adhesive strength. The bolts are going to be what holding it on, so I would go 4200.
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02-18-2010 02:13 AM
220, 221, whatever it takes...
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02-18-2010 09:24 AM
Wow, it's dead even! All boat hardware is held on with fasteners in addition to the sealer/adhesive. If the 4200 is just as good then why do they even make 5200.
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02-18-2010 09:46 AM
Because it makes 3m money! The poll shows it is an even split so people are buying it. I used to use 5200 on everything because I read about it on on of these forums years ago, then I tried to remove a swim platform we used it on. It took off gel and a couple layers of glass in places! 4200 will work just fine for your application, but 5200 is twice as strong.
You just have to decide if you want to be able to remove the bolts from your rams and still run the boat.
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02-18-2010 04:42 PM
Thanks guys. 5200 has taken the lead! I consider this a permanent installation and am leaning toward the 5200 .
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02-18-2010 11:13 PM5200 is the only way to go. And yes you can remove the plates later if you want to. You just have to go about it the right way and it will be fine.
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02-18-2010 11:34 PM
OK, I think it will be 5200. Thanks.