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i just used a good grade white silicone. it really dosen't have to hold anything & i usually go into it once or twice a year. i lay a bead about 3/8 in dia on the lip and then fasten the lid downon the opening

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I love this site. Thanks guys! :)

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Tomorrow I will start laying on some glass. Pics to follow.

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Cant wait. ;)

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do you need more resin? or hardner? how well did the resin work out for ya so far?

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I would just use some cheap calk for now, When you put the boat up for the winter, take the cover off and allow the foam to dry out, then in spring reinstall cover with 4200.

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Thats not a bad idea as MJ stated. But does foam dry out ???

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I believe I'm good on the resin :D It seemed to work OK, I still have all the stuff piled on so I can't tell ya just yet. It sure seemed to take forever to setup though. I only mixed .5% MEPK ( 16 oz resin to 1/2 tsp catalyst). I wanted plenty of time to work, but this was like over 4 hours before kicking. It was setup by the morning though.

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that's really best the slower it sets up the stronger the bond plus it soaks into the wood better, sounds like you did great. we want pics.

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Here it is without the weight
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...y/100_0763.jpg

Uh-oh, we got a problem >:(
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...y/100_0764.jpg
It may be hard to see, but there is NO BOND where I have that piece of wood sticking in. It goes all the way to the outside edge and for and aft at least 18". I mixed up a hot batch of resin and dumped it in the hole, then set some weight on it.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...y/100_0765.jpg

I dunno what happened exactly, but it looks like I just didn't have enough of the sticky stuff on there and the wood soaked up some. Well, I'm on hold until this sets up, but I am going to end up with some unbonded "pockets". I'll just get her sealed up the best I can and hope she makes it 4 or 5 years. More to come tomorrow.