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ajniemira
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Initially Posted - 06/12/2007 :  10:56:52  Show Profile
What do you use above the waterline to seal openings. I am installing some instruments in the cockpit and I do not want to use 3M 5200 because from what I understand I will never get them out again.
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bmelchionda
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Response Posted - 06/12/2007 :  11:12:47  Show Profile
You will receive a lot of great advice here from the forum, but if you wanted to conduct your own research (and have a handy guide too) I just found this site which describes in detail many of the 3M products. Check out page 93 as it provides a nice diagram of their marine adhesives and sealants.

http://multimedia.mmm.com/mws/mediawebserver.dyn?6666660Zjcf6lVs6EVs66SGLACOrrrrQ-

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ajniemira
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Response Posted - 06/12/2007 :  11:21:16  Show Profile
Thanks excellent reference.

Alan
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 06/12/2007 :  11:39:23  Show Profile
I have settled on clear maring silcone for devices that are mechanically attached. You don't need adhesion, just waterproofing.
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 06/12/2007 :  11:53:27  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
Bryan,

Thanks for the reference !
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 06/12/2007 :  12:14:01  Show Profile
[url="http://www.sailnet.com/forums/her-sailnet-articles/21059-choosing-using-sealants.html"]Choosing and Using Sealants by Don Casey[/url]

[url="http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/35.htm"]What Sealant Do You Need? by Don Casey[/url]

[url="http://www.boatus.com/boattech/howto_lib.htm"]How To: The Don Casey Library[/url]
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