2001 McKee Craft Hull/Deck Separation

JohneeMcKee

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I have a 2001 McKee Craft 17ft in which the hull is separating from the deck. I noticed this after taking off the rub rail. How do I fix this? Please help.

Jack
 

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Re: 2001 McKee Craft Hull/Deck Separation

Hello Jack..

Though the last post was in Feb..I assume you dug this up for a reason..

As far as " Hull/Deck" joints are considered for sealing/bonding..

Sealing is cleaning the gap As Good As humanly possible without lifting the deck .. then caulk with some 4200..
Sealed hull/decks can be removed in the future ( though might be a PITA ).

Bonding is using a resin/glass/filler to close the gap.
Bonded Hull/deck joints are more of a Final option.. ( If needed to remove the deck would require some Major oporations ).

I had a 67 30' Catalina .. I took a die grinder to the Hull/Deck .. filled/packed with West System epoxy to bond/seal. Though It will probably never be uncapped it did not leak from St.Thomas to Granada.

Its your personal choice..

YD.

PS. Please only one thread.. And if you can post some pics please..
 
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