There are some very good builders in these parts using the TDS SIS 440
product.
I've used it on a cockpit sole and liked it.
I used in the tubes and it applied cleanly. I didn't have the usual mess
where it ends up everywhere. Dunno why.
Sanding it off, you get easily handled crumbs. The finished surface of the
goo is acceptably smooth with few bubbles..


"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
news:VCVuf.1650$Dh.1089@dukeread04...
Need recommendations for seams in the new teak side decks. The candidates
with estimated material cost a
Boat-Life pourable two part polysulfide $496
DetCo pourable two part polysulfide ???
Maritime Wood Products one part silicone $605
Teak Decking Systems SIS 440 ???
Teak Deck Company silicone $424

The silicones are prepacked in tubes or sausages which makes them a little
less messy.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
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"Jim Conlin" wrote in message
...
There are some very good builders in these parts using the TDS SIS 440
product.
I've used it on a cockpit sole and liked it.
I used in the tubes and it applied cleanly. I didn't have the usual mess
where it ends up everywhere. Dunno why.
Sanding it off, you get easily handled crumbs. The finished surface of
the
goo is acceptably smooth with few bubbles..


It's them damned bubbles you want to avoid. Sand first, mask the caulking
groove well, apply your goo of choice, and trowel smooth.
BUT.....pull off the masking tape quickly (minutes). If you leave it seconds
too long you will end up with your goo of choice coming off with the masking
tape in fine stringers. Real hard to repair.

...Ken