Hi all. [The rub rail on my 2007 170 MONTAUK] looks like the factory put something [a sealant] there.
What sealant would be recommended to repair [the gaps between the hull and the rub rail on a 2007 Boston Whaler 170 MONTAUK]?
I found this archived reference article which mentions 3M black sealant, but I want a more specific product recommendation as there are many black sealant options.
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/refere ... liary.html
Thanks.
2007 170 MONTAUK: Rub Rail Sealant
2007 170 MONTAUK: Rub Rail Sealant
2007 Montauk 170
Re: 2007 170 MONTAUK: Rub Rail Sealant
To discover what sealant brand and type was used by Boston Whaler, I suggest you contact Boston Whaler customer service. I would expect they would be able to tell you the product used when the rub rail was initially applied to the hull.
I suspect that some shrinkage has occurred in the rub rail, and the rub rail has retracted slightly, leaving some of the sealant exposed in the new gap.
I would avoid products noted as adhesive-sealers, like 3M5200 or 3M4200, as they may be too strong and too permanent for this application,
I suspect that some shrinkage has occurred in the rub rail, and the rub rail has retracted slightly, leaving some of the sealant exposed in the new gap.
I would avoid products noted as adhesive-sealers, like 3M5200 or 3M4200, as they may be too strong and too permanent for this application,
Re: 2007 170 MONTAUK: Rub Rail Sealant
Appreciate the reply Jim. I did contact customer service earlier and will update the thread accordingly.
2007 Montauk 170
Re: 2007 170 MONTAUK: Rub Rail Sealant
Reply from Whaler:
Boston Whaler uses a black RTV Silicone Sealant from a company called Star Brite Distributing. Their vendor part# for this is 82123. If ordering through a Boston Whaler dealer, the Whaler part# for this is 1039767.
2007 Montauk 170
Re: 2007 170 MONTAUK: Rub Rail Sealant
Compare at
http://www.starbrite.com/item/marine-silicone-sealant
This should be an easily-sourced off-the-shelf consumer-grade item.
http://www.starbrite.com/item/marine-silicone-sealant
This should be an easily-sourced off-the-shelf consumer-grade item.
Re: 2007 170 MONTAUK: Rub Rail Sealant
While the local hardware stores did not have it, fortunately the local Whaler dealer was able to order it. $25 a tube compared to $15 plus shipping online, but the local dealer assured me it will be in my hands tomorrow.
2007 Montauk 170