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Best caulk to use to fill chine trim gap?

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 4:27 pm
by JacobErdey
Alright, so i have everything from the water line down bedded in 5200. Good excess squeeze out between all bottom planks. But I stayed slightly conservative when bedding the chine trim, because at the bow the chine trim runs up into the stained/varnished area above the water line and I didn't want that purple line to show. So I am using a wood filler where i need to sand and stain. But what is the best caulking to use where my fitting got a little loose between the planks and chine trim? Can I just use regular paintable waterproof caulk? Any input is greatly appreciated

Re: Best caulk to use to fill chine trim gap?

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 7:46 pm
by jfrprops
I say Boatlife, white.... (lifecaulk)

John in Va.

Re: Best caulk to use to fill chine trim gap?

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:01 pm
by Don Danenberg
Yeah..., You're just better off letting "trim" stuff drain excess moisture.

No need to "seal" that, it could hold in moisture?

Re: Best caulk to use to fill chine trim gap?

Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 11:09 am
by JacobErdey
Good point. I'll let the small gaps drain and dry. Anyone know about how much Pettit 1959 Copper Bronze I need to finish the bottom of an 18' Utility? One quart? Two Quarts? Not trying to be too up tight, but also don't need $70 quart-sized paper weights laying around the shed either :lol:

Re: Best caulk to use to fill chine trim gap?

Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:11 pm
by jfrprops
I fear that paint requirement will fall between one and two quarts. Got one of those paperweights.

John in Va.

Re: Best caulk to use to fill chine trim gap?

Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:16 am
by Bilge Rat
Me too, once that can is open it's useful life isn't very long. You could try putting it in a new can and sealing it tight but it will eventually become a copper paperweight.