Whats the best Silicone to use on your new boat to seal EVERYTHING?

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07-19-2019, 09:05 AM
UpliFT-RC

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Whats the best Silicone to use on your new boat to seal everything up?

I have had some issues in the past with my old boat b/c i never sealed it up properly and either did ProBoat. What does everyone use when they get their new boats to seal everything around the hardware?
I have heard of RTV Silicone but would like to get some vet's opinions on what they use to seal up around your hardware.
07-19-2019, 12:32 PM
fweasel

I use cheap bathroom clear silicone from home depot
07-19-2019, 01:49 PM
properchopper

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I use .99 store silicone on my raceboats where appearance doesn't matter. Works just fine. On new assemblies for customers where neatness counts I use this :

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It's clear and runny but does the job invisibly if applied carefully
07-21-2019, 11:12 AM
UpliFT-RC

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@properchopper - How about something like this mate? I know it has to be RTV Silicone.
DAP 100% RTV Silicone AUTO MARINE SEALANT Waterproof Clear Saltwater 2.8oz 00756
07-21-2019, 02:20 PM
Alfa Spirit

What color do you need ?
07-21-2019, 02:23 PM
UpliFT-RC

I want it clear so I just placed an order for this:

https://rcboatbitz.com/product/rtv-silicone-45g-tube/
07-22-2019, 02:01 PM
properchopper

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Originally Posted by FLSharkvictim

@properchopper - How about something like this mate? I know it has to be RTV Silicone.
DAP 100% RTV Silicone AUTO MARINE SEALANT Waterproof Clear Saltwater 2.8oz 00756

I once couldn't find SealAll on the shelf at the auto parts store so I bought some high quality windshield silicone sealant and it was very nice - probably same with what you've posted. Actually my current go-to all-around sealant and bonding adhesive is this stuff. It makes SUPER STRONG bonds and 3.7 oz. is around 5 dollars

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07-22-2019, 06:30 PM
30nitro

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Originally Posted by properchopper

I once couldn't find SealAll on the shelf at the auto parts store so I bought some high quality windshield silicone sealant and it was very nice - probably same with what you've posted. Actually my current go-to all-around sealant and bonding adhesive is this stuff. It makes SUPER STRONG bonds and 3.7 oz. is around 5 dollars

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Yup..!! I second the shoe goo.... works great...!! Reasonably priced....
07-23-2019, 07:14 AM
UpliFT-RC

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Sealing my new Sonicwake 36" Self-Righting Brushless Deep-V RTR

I ordered a tube of the RTV silicone that comes in a 45g tube from BoatBitz! The silicone is transparent silicone glue, its thin and ideal for small threads when sealing mounting bolts which is exactly what I have been looking for. I am sure the shoe-gue would work just fine but for $2.00 bucks a tube ya can't beat it. Plus, I picked up some of my Hop-up for my #SONICWAKE36'' as well from BoatBlitz.

Proboat Sonicwake complete upgrade kit which includes, the following:
- A dual outlet (4 pickups) rudder kit
- 1.5m (5 feet) large silicone tubing
- 2x perfect seal hose covers
- 2x large water outlets
- Dual fully-adjustable trim tabs that bolt straight up as does rudder blade
- Ony thing tricky thing is I have to carefully drill some new holes to run the new water lines to through the boat.
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