Most of the boat riggers seem to use 5200....I don't... There's too many times I have to or want take things apart and I just never know... It's only a "seal" so strength isn't an issue in my opinion. Over the years I've used anything and everything I could get my hands on, never made a difference.
as said above, whatever it takes...
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02-19-2010 10:21 AM
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02-19-2010 12:53 PM
Exactly!! Sorry if I came off as a smart azz with my initial post, I am not a big fan of glueing things onto gelcoat. You may want to replace/rerig at some point. A more important item would be a full size tapping plate on the inside of the boat to distribute the load. Ever try and remove a transom assemble that has been put on with 5200? What a mess. Some guys even use grease or wax to prevent the sticking.
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02-19-2010 01:21 PM
I never thought you were a smart ass. I will have backing plates, if they don't come in the kit I will make some out of aluminum. My entire transom is cored and I will be making SS inserts to limit compression of the wood and provide a positive stop when tightening the bolts. I will first seal the wood in the holes with epoxy resin. Re-drill to fit the SS sleeves. Insert the sleeves with 4200 and then assemble the plates using 4200 or 5200. I am going to be extremely anal in my installation of the steering. I know that 5200 is a beotch to remove but it can be done even though it probably never will need to be. What sucks is when people whom you trust because they know their $hit give different answers.......
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