Caulking instructions required - step by step
Can I just confirm the "traditional" steps for caulking a carvel planked hull underwater level?
* Clean out the old caulking
* Remove soft wood
* Scrub and wash along lines
* Twist oakum or cotton rope and use caulking irons and mallet to firm, firm , firm it in to 3/16 inch below plank level
* Paint over with coat of underwater oil based primer paint to help seal it
* Mix linseed oil putty with antifoul paint ( 1kilo to 100mls) to make poisonous to worms etc.
* Press and spread putty along the join and used tongue depressor or back of teaspoon to shape cleanly
* Prime,undercoat and then antifoul paint over the repaired areas.
Is there anything else that I dont know about?
I have worked out most of these steps by reading your forums .. THANKYOU.. and would just like some time frames for each step.. eg drying times.
Can someone also please help explain where and when Creosote should be used ( there is a tin in the boat from previous owner) and if copper sheeting should be used to repair areas on the "corners" of the hull.