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2nd that: "not tighten it down after cure"
In Response To: If it were me, it would be Butyl. You can get it from MaineSail who ... 
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() I'm in DDW's camp with that -- it breaks the seal around the screw holes. Makes no sense to me.
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- Butyl or 4200 for rebidding overhead hatches
- How long did the silicone work?
- I have had butyl tape sort of "ooze" out of the joint over time
- Butyl gets my vote.
- If it were me, it would be Butyl. You can get it from MaineSail who ...
- 2nd that: "not tighten it down after cure"
- Of the people recommending Silicone...
- I'd go with the 4200. I'm not sold on butyl conceptually but have not used it 'cuz of that.
- Thanks for all the advice - going to try butyl + monofilament
- Karl...
- How long did the silicone work?
