RE: polyeurethane sealant

Eric Johnson (etj@nwlink.com)
Sun, 30 May 1999 08:11:40 -0700


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> In a message dated 99-05-29 01:18:24 EDT, JBlumhorst@aol.com writes:
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> << However, I would think very carefully before you use polyurethane
> sealant/adhesive/bedding compound -- whatever you bed with polyurethane
> sealant will NEVER come off without pulling chunks of the fiberglass and
> gelcoat with it. If you use 5200, the thingy is attached absolutely
> permanently.
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> What repair are you doing? Maybe ppolyurethane is okay, but
> maybe there's a
> better bedding compound for your repair.
> >>
> l was going to tryy and coat my hull with a clear sealant to hopefully
> preserve my underside as l am going to have it moored all summer
> Rob

Use bottom paint for that application. If you're in freshwater or cold
saltwater I probably wouldn't even bother with it at all.