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    Default 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.
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    I use cheap bathroom clear silicone from home depot
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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 :


    Seal All 20190719_104053_resized.jpg

    It's clear and runny but does the job invisibly if applied carefully
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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
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    What color do you need ?

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

    https://rcboatbitz.com/product/rtv-silicone-45g-tube/
    BJ42'' / Miss Geico 36'' / TFL Hydro 35'' / Retrieval boat 30'' Tug
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    Quote Originally Posted by FLSharkvictim View Post
    @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

    ShoeGoo 20190722_104705.jpg
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    Quote Originally Posted by properchopper View Post
    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

    ShoeGoo 20190722_104705.jpg
    Yup..!! I second the shoe goo.... works great...!! Reasonably priced....

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    Default 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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