On Wed, 9 Mar 2005 15:10:00 -0500, "Gary"
wrote:


Our boat (wooden '58 Chris Craft) leaks a bit. I believe it's where the
final "plank" meets the keel. It's not so bad that I'm scard of any serious
problem but it is bad enough that a puddle of 10 gallons or so forms in the
back when we're running. (It forms in the back because the bow is up, and
the bilge pumps are in the front.)

I'm thinking I'll use some tool (?) and forms a small groove (kind'a "V"
shape) between that last "plank" and the keel and then fill it with ...
4200?

Actualy it isn't "planked" it's lap-strake plywood.

Make sense?
4200 the thing?
Maybe M101.

I'd use 5200 - binds better, allows the wood to expand and contract
without breaking a seal.

I have an old, and I mean old, plywood Sunfish style boat that I've
kept floating with 5200. :)

One of these days, I need to check and see if there is still any wood
left under the 5200. :)

Later,

Tom