A nice summary of caulks and sealants from Practical Sailor.[spacer height=”5px”]
Modern chemistry has presented us with new choices of sealants for everything, including the kitchen sink. The trick is to choose the right one. Some sealants get hard enough to sand or drill, and others stay supple. Some will stick to anything; others pull away from glass and certain plastics. Some will writhe and stretch as your boat “works.” Others crack. And some, designed for household use, won’t hold up in the harsh heat, cold, wind, and ultraviolet your boat is subject to. Read More