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spartite i think is what you're thinking about. there are other non marine
priced products out there. I beleive mcmaster carr has a very similar
product if not the same properties as spartite and a fraction of the cost.
Spartite will still leak but not as much. if you have a good boot it'll not
leak that much either.
when looking to see where it's leaking, check to make sure do you don't have
core rot. if so, you'll need to get rid of the rot and fill the void with
expoxy. if it's the screws holding the colar, either 4200 (as someone
sugested) or my person preference is life caulk :)
take care
>From: Lew Hodgett <>
>To: LiveAboardList <>
>Subject: Re: lv-ab: mast boot and deck collar leaks
>Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:51:05 -0700
>
><snip>
>
> > I own a 1977 downeaster 45 sailboat with a schooner rigging. It has
>keel
> > stepped masts. When it rains, I have water dripping from the bolts on
>the
> > deck collar of the main mast.
>
><snip>
>
>There is a 2 part, pourable mast seal kit, that makes this problem a thing
>of the past.
>
>Eliminates the need for a deck collar, assorted seals, etc.
>
>Forgot who makes it, but it is out there.
>
>
>Lew
>
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