Thread: Butyl Tape?
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Old 03-28-2016, 10:12 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by angus99 View Post
I rebedded the footswitch for my windlass. It hasn't been subjected to much yet, but it's dry as a bone when I check it from the anchor locker. This is a good article on the technique.

Re-Bedding Deck Hardware With Bed-It Butyl Tape Photo Gallery by Compass Marine How To at pbase.com

I bought my butyl tape from Rod since he does so much pro bono work for the boating community.
I second this. His technique is excellent and the guy is a huge asset to the sailing community. He sell the butyl tape primarily as a service because it can be hard to find in reasonable amounts.
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