"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
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Rutu' teak decking will have about 1,100 lineal feet of seams. Based on
the manufacturers' coverage figures that will require 4 gallons or 60
cartriges of caulk.

The candidates with estimated cost for Rutu's decks a
Detco - 2 part polysulfide & primer + cartriges - $580
Boatlife - 2 part Polysulfide & primer + cartriges $540
Maritime Wood Products - one part oxime silicone - $510
Teak Decking Systems SIS 440 - one part silicone - $450

I am leaning strongly towards the silicones because there is no mixing
or cartrige filling and you can stop at the end of a cartrige without
wasting the rest of the gallon. Both silicones seem to be highly
recommended with the TDS product getting the most mentions.

Does anyone have experience with either?

No experience with the silicones. I'd really try to find from people who
have used these products for several years in tropical weather before using
them (though I shudder at the thought of that much caulking - have you an
air operated caulking gun or can you rent one?)

I do know the 2 part polysulphides have an excellent repuation.

Don't forget to use the bond breaker tape on the bottom of the seams and the
appropriate primer if you use the 2 part stuff.

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