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Bow bumper
Posted: 01 May 2006, 09:12
by Gyula
For my new boat I made a silicone bow bumper. Could you tell me what kind of glue should I use to fix it on the bow? I tried a few types, even double faced tape, but doesen't sticks to anything. My previous boats had simple rubber bumpers, and I had no problems with gluing them.
Regards
Gyula
Re: Bow bumper
Posted: 01 May 2006, 11:31
by Lester
Gyula wrote:what kind of glue should I use
Hi Gyula
Silicone sealant, preferably the kind that smells very strongly of vinegar. Sold as 'bath sealant' or 'shower sealant' or even 'fishtank adhesive', etc.
Posted: 01 May 2006, 12:56
by Gyula
Thanks Lester, I don't know why I didn't tried with silicone sealant
I made the bumper of that....
Posted: 01 May 2006, 13:50
by Lester
Hi Gyula
The major problem with using silicone sealant as glue is that it does not last very well. I have to peel off and re-attach my bumper every year or so... (or is that just because I bump into so many boats and marks?!?)
Posted: 01 May 2006, 15:36
by Andy Stevenson
or is that just because I bump into so many boats and marks?!?
Tee Hee, if the cap fits Lester...
Cheers