In the end, the 5200 system properly replaces the bottom of your boat, protects it from future rot due to sealing, flexes with your boat, provides the same ‘wooden ride’, looks original, allows more freedom in keeping your boat out of the water, and increases the value of your boat significantly.. It depends on what the planned end use of your boat (user, show or something in between), the condition of your boat prior to restoration and on: the scope of work you desire driven by the level of quality you desire strip and refinish upholstery chrome gauges plank/wood replacement trailer work new no soak bottom need to find original hardware. A 5200 bottom uses 3m 5200 caulk (thus the title) to set (glue) frames, inner planking and as full bedding (in lieu of compound) of the outer planks to the inner ones. the outer plank seams are also glued together using 5200. the results is a long lasting "no soak" bottom (if done properly)..
Modern wooden boat for sale | port carling boats - antique
Modern wooden boat for sale | port carling boats - antique
Chris craft sportsman 1958 for sale for $13,500 - boats
"how to" wood boat restoration series (complete 20 disc set) available here: http://www.townsendboatworks.com/dvds... www.townsendboatworks.com.. Greetings, just aquired 1947 cc sportsman 22ft hasnt been in water in 10 years. marine survey came up with no dry rot or bad bottom planking. new to wooden boats, i know it needs to soak for a few days, but does it need caulking?. Everything is a matter of perspective when it comes to wood boat restoration. but there is one thing that boat owners, restorers, hobbyists, researchers, collectors, and family boaters have in common, the wood boat..
