what kind of caulk should I use

[finer things]

when I took out old engine front motor mounts had some kind of caulk around lag bolts I am going to buy new lag bolts and washers but what kind of caulk should I use

 

[dubs283]

Re: what kind of caulk should I use

a quality marine grade silicone will be sufficient

if you have rotting/losing material in the holes use 3M 4200 marine sealant/adhesive, its spendy though - bout $30 a tube

 

[LAC_STS]

Re: what kind of caulk should I use

You can get 4200 or 5200 at Lowes or Home Depot for $14 a tube. Lowes has it in a little boat section by the chain and rope and stuff.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: what kind of caulk should I use

Lowes or Home Depot (??? one has it one doesn't) around here sells it for $7-8/tube in the paint section.

 

[LAC_STS]

Re: what kind of caulk should I use

huh?

both of them sell it. at Lowes its in the little boat section and at Home Depot its in the paint section.

you can also order it online.

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: what kind of caulk should I use

Have never seen a boat section in any Lowes here in Oregon...GO DUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[LAC_STS]

Re: what kind of caulk should I use

Maybe they don't have one but it is possible you missed it.

Its only about 3 feet long. In the same isle as the chain and rope I think. All they have is some anchor line, cleats, and those rubber dock things.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: what kind of caulk should I use

None at any Lowes or Home Depot here...Must be a regional thing.

Do use 4200 in the lag bolt holes....No silicone!

 

[finer things]

Re: what kind of caulk should I use

thanks guys I cant find it at home depot I believe it is a regional thing I looked by chains and ropes and also by paint even asked no luck I will have to go to west marine and pay too much thank you 4200 will do

 

[rodbolt]

Re: what kind of caulk should I use

silly cone sealent?
only use I know of it on any hull systems is a toss.
take a few friends, a few tubes of silly cone.
see who can chunk it of the bow the farthest.
other than that, very few uses of silly cone on a boat.
on those lag bolts.5200 or 4200.
NO sillycone.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: what kind of caulk should I use

huh? both of them sell it. at Lowes its in the little boat section and at Home Depot its in the paint section.

Different location and different selection, FL vs NV. Neither of those places has a marine section out here, they do have some trailer stuff though, and one has 3m 5200