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12-26-2017, 06:31 PM
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Member
City: Yorktown, VA
Vessel Name: Red Eagle
Vessel Model: 1995 GB 42 Classic
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 16
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New Member with leaking GB42 cabin window.
I am the owner of a 1995 GB42 Classic which we keep at Whitehouse Cove Marina in Poquoson, VA. We took “Red Eagle” around the Great Loop in 2015 and are planning the Downeast Loop this year.
I am currently replacing a leaking window in the aft cabin head. I have removed the exterior teak trim, the moveable and fixed glass, and the window track. The new track and glass are on order, but I don’t know what type of caulk to use to glaze the fixed window to the teak exterior trim and to seal the exterior trim to the fiberglass and track. The caulk I removed to get the window out was white, paintable and still flexible after 22 years. Looking for something similar.
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12-26-2017, 06:59 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 18,056
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I like buytl tape.
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12-26-2017, 07:27 PM
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Senior Member
City: Bellingham, WA
Vessel Name: Excellent Adventure
Vessel Model: 1995 Jefferson Ker Shine 45
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 395
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buytl tape
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12-26-2017, 08:10 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Vessel Name: Bottomtime III
Vessel Model: 1974 Fales 32 Navigator
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 55
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I used buytl tape and sikaflex last week to mount 2 new windows. It took 3 days to tighten really tuff stuff.
John
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12-27-2017, 07:35 AM
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Guru
City: Quebec
Vessel Name: Bleuvet
Vessel Model: Custom Built
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 4,277
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Redis my aft cabin window caulking using sikaflex 291 LOT. No a leaking drop since and we are ranging from -35 to +35 celsius during the year. Not difficult to apply but keep a pile of rag nearby. If you put some where it should not go use WD40 cleaner degreaser or some spray nine to easily remove it.
L
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12-27-2017, 01:53 PM
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Guru
City: Pender Harbour, BC
Vessel Name: Gwaii Haanas
Vessel Model: Custom Aluminum 52
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 3,791
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Your windows were bedded with dolfinite, probably. That was the go-to caulking compound for GB in its day but eventually, like all good things, it goes south. Dolfinite works but is hard to find and is unfashionable like red lead (although there is nothing anti-human in it). I, like others have stated, have started using butyl tape for everything that needs sealing (except for oil and fuel). Its easy to use (unless it contacts itself!) and comes in different widths and black or grey. Buy it at a glass shop and get lots for all the other stuff you will use it on. Use the wide stuff for hatches and large areas and the narrow for small stuff. Kinda obvious but it might save you another trip to the glass store.
Pick a glass shop because they have to stand behind their work and won’t buy crappy supplies like buying it on eBay.
Some of the tape will ooze out under pressure, just cut it and peel it and plan to return later to check any fasteners you have tightened.
It also sticks to your clothes and your skin, just like poop to a blanket so be prepared to wear the proper old clothes and gloves.
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12-27-2017, 06:13 PM
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Senior Member
City: North NJ
Vessel Name: Bassey
Vessel Model: 17' Bass
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 378
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I found buytl tape at a local RV store. Worked real well when I had to do a hatch on my old Aquarius. Nice to use and seals real well.
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12-27-2017, 07:21 PM
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Guru
City: Chicago/Montrose Harbor
Vessel Name: Sea Jay
Vessel Model: Non Trawler ;-) Ask me if it matters LOL
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 512
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Compass Marine carries its own butyl tape that other TFers have tested and love
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12-27-2017, 07:40 PM
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Guru
City: Gibsons, B.C., Canada
Vessel Name: Island Pride
Vessel Model: Palmer 32'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,116
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I bought and use COmpass Marine's tape. Have to buy more this year.
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12-27-2017, 09:04 PM
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Guru
City: Cowiche, WA
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 660
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I own a 1974 GB 36 and rebedded with Dolphinite. Tried butyl tape but it did not compress to seal as well as the Dolphinite did. Consistency is like very thick sticky peanut butter. Take your time when applying it and it squeezes out nicely to ensure a good seal.
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Keith Olive
1974 Grand Banks 36-427
Vashon Island, WA
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12-28-2017, 12:02 PM
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Guru
City: Cowiche, WA
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 660
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Keith Olive
1974 Grand Banks 36-427
Vashon Island, WA
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