Bustlebomb
Senior Member
- Joined
- Feb 2, 2014
- Messages
- 147
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Snooker (for now.....)
- Vessel Make
- 1981 34 Californian LRC
The previous owner had taken off all of the screw-in snaps (the snaps attached to the boat, not the ones on the canvas) for my window coverings, eisenglass enclosure, and rail coverings in preparation for varnish/paint work. Now it's up to me to put the snaps back on.
I don't know if it was temporary or permanent in his mind, but it looks like he filled the holes with 5200 or some other solid caulking. I'm planning to put the snaps back in the same locations as the canvas is still on the boat and, for the most part, is in good shape.
My question - what should I use to seal the screws when I install them? I know to stay away from silicone but that's about it. I've heard others mention butyl tape but I don't think it would work very well as the turning of the screw would just push the sealant out. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Matt
I don't know if it was temporary or permanent in his mind, but it looks like he filled the holes with 5200 or some other solid caulking. I'm planning to put the snaps back in the same locations as the canvas is still on the boat and, for the most part, is in good shape.
My question - what should I use to seal the screws when I install them? I know to stay away from silicone but that's about it. I've heard others mention butyl tape but I don't think it would work very well as the turning of the screw would just push the sealant out. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Matt