Has anyone tried the west six ten epoxy for this. It is thick but able to settle enough.

:: Mike has an interesting idea with the liquid
:: polysulfide. Maybe that creeps down into the gaps
:: better.
::
:: After the epoxy has been cut for the new chain plate
:: slot, I filed about 1/16" to 1/8" gap around the chain
:: plate deck. I also gave the deck a chamfer (sp?) or
:: bevel so I can get more sealant in there. I have used
:: regular polysulfide (LifeCalk) and forced it down into
:: the chain plates with a putty knife until it really
:: oozed out from below decks. Afterward, I like to tension
:: the rig immediately.
::
:: What I like about the deck plate is that it shields the
:: sealant from UV.
::
:: One year I used 3M 4200, and it lasted about 8 months
:: before it started to progressively weep. I don't think
:: it's elastic enough.
::
:: Joe
::
::
::
:: :: Hi - my port chainplates are leaking badly. I read the
:: :: article posted on the site and may attempt the
:: :: recommendation.
:: ::
:: :: A boat builder suggested the following. Anyone know if
:: :: this is a good idea? Is it street legal?
:: ::
:: :: Basically the idea is to weld the beauty plate to the
:: :: chainplate that way the water can't travel straight down
:: :: but has to work around the edges of the plate. Then seal
:: :: it all up as per normal.
:: ::
:: :: Thanks,
::
:: :: Matt