Overproof wrote:

"Nav" wrote in message BTW - speaking as a former
fisherman who learned from the old timers and

having owned strake built Cape Islanders... have you ever caulked a seam
in your entire life? If you did.. at what gap size do you switch from
oakum to cotton and what is the correct mix ratios for the putty.....
matter of fact what are the ingredients of proper caulking putty???


Sniff. Of course you did.


I'll toss you a bone... 2/3 common putty and 1/3 white lead..... Gaps- less
than 1/4" use cotton... 1/4" or greater use oakum and set battens.

Now... do you caulk a boat wet or dry? Why?


Yes, why don't you tell us. You seem to be enjoying yourself.

Cheers