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Bedding Hatches/ Inspection Plates

By Parker21
April 17, 2009 in Boating and Fishing Discussion

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Parker21

Posted April 17, 2009

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Posted April 17, 2009

What's the best "stuff" for the job...?

I'm replacing a few plates on my 91 parker so far no rott found

I'll use 5200 on the swim ladder but not for the other items.

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HOTSPOT

Posted April 17, 2009

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Posted April 17, 2009

I would use the 4200 Quick Dry stuff. Makes it easier to replace.

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mrrobalo

Posted April 17, 2009

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Posted April 17, 2009

Heres a few tips for a pro look and easy cleanup, the hard part is walking away till it cures.

Tape the hatch lip and the deck lip before starting. Wipe the caulking area good with acetone and apply. Using a small putty knife (wiped down with Vaseline) to smooth out the bead and the tape makes easy cleanup. Just wait till the caulk isn't tacky to remove the tape. Walk away for 2 days and it will look great.

You can also use GOOD marine silicone. Tape off area on door (splash well) around the gasket area. Lightly sand area clean with acetone.

Wipe clean opposite area and coat with Vaseline. Lay a heavy bead of caulking around and close door (splash well) LET SET 48 hours. Open door and remove tape and you should have a custom gasket. :D/

Transom splash guards work well with it.

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Parker21

Posted April 17, 2009

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Posted April 17, 2009

I've got the procedure down but just looking for the best product. I've used "marine silicon but it does not stick well to plastic hatches. 5200 will be to hard to remove on those types of items.

Any other sugestions?

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rchanner

Posted April 17, 2009

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Posted April 17, 2009

If ease of removal is important to you, you could use 4200....it seals well, but the holding strength is about 1/2 that of 5200.

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30Tournament

Posted April 18, 2009

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Posted April 18, 2009

I've got the procedure down but just looking for the best product. I've used "marine silicon but it does not stick well to plastic hatches. 5200 will be to hard to remove on those types of items.
Any other sugestions?

I don't really care for any of the 3M marine sealants, and find BoatLife white to be the best for both underwater and above water sealing.