sharkbait
30th October 2012, 05:57 PM
hi all
i have a 1950's timber yacht, after looking at all views i think i will re-caulk with the traditional method...
the use of caulking cotton sounds like a pain both in the neck and the other end but i understand the principals of keeping the boat tight.
as for next step-they all say methods that use what is termed "putty" and most add linseed to it to keep it soft for longer. nothing else about it.
the last owner used window putty and after 6 months of me owning the yacht the caulking is hard and falling out everywhere
now also taking 20ltrs water in 24hr period. I can understand why they said it was slipped every 12 months... it probably sunk.
i dont want to use polysulfide or pollyurathane and not into debate of it - it all has pros and cons.
what is the best "Putty" to use for the job?
how long should it last?
cheers
i have a 1950's timber yacht, after looking at all views i think i will re-caulk with the traditional method...
the use of caulking cotton sounds like a pain both in the neck and the other end but i understand the principals of keeping the boat tight.
as for next step-they all say methods that use what is termed "putty" and most add linseed to it to keep it soft for longer. nothing else about it.
the last owner used window putty and after 6 months of me owning the yacht the caulking is hard and falling out everywhere
now also taking 20ltrs water in 24hr period. I can understand why they said it was slipped every 12 months... it probably sunk.
i dont want to use polysulfide or pollyurathane and not into debate of it - it all has pros and cons.
what is the best "Putty" to use for the job?
how long should it last?
cheers