So, after my last post, Winter decides to turn it on for a weekend, and we were able to rip into some of the deck caulking. We managed to get the port-side aft cabin top done, which has nailed the leak near the mizzen mast. One more leak off the list, just three to go... We plan on re-caulking all the cabin tops and cockpit floor over winter, so here's hoping the weather plays nice.
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| Cutting out the old caulking. Note the hole at the mizzen base (partly covered by the sheet), this is where the radar cable goes through the deck. The caulking under the teak capping had failed and was letting water in. |
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| I found using a Dremel with a drill bit in it was perfect for cleaning out the grooves of any remaining rubber. |
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| Minty-fresh decks. |
I'll post a shot of the finished work in a few days when the rubber has cured properly and we have given it a final sand (weather permitting).
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