2018 Freedom 307 Gunnel Caulk

[Pooh DAR]

FYI: My 2018, 307, had some of the gunnel panel caulk lift away. I experimented and found that a 50/50 mix of GE Supreme white/almond is a very good match. Looks good as new!

 

[seasick]

SO YOU MIXED THE TWO COLORS TOGETHER? Brilliant!

 

[Beyond A Wake]

How did you mix them? In what form did you get them, cartridge?

 

[Pooh DAR]

I bought them in the cartridge size, shot out a good “glob” of each into a cup, and mixed with a tounge depressor.
Applied with a putty knife (carefully) and smoothed out with a plastic putty knife. Keep the sealant off the serrated portion of the gunnel.

 

[Beyond A Wake]

I need to recaulk several areas but worst is the cockpit deck over the fuel tank. Discolored and cracking. Gunnel areas are somewhat discolored but not cracked. No leaks so far anyway so I can take my time but for looks I need to take care of it.

 

[Pooh DAR]

Be sure to clean good with isopropyl alcohol before applying and you’ll be good. Good luck!

 

[Fishtales]

GW uses the GE Almond Silicone. I've used it for years to seal the deck and it matches fine to my eyes.

 

[Beyond A Wake]

It seems the silicone is the one that creates mold spots, and the Sea Life is the one that is not. I have used the GE one in our bathrooms and maybe that is what I used under the T-Top when working on sun shade?
What have u found to be easiest method to clean it all off the old caulk? Just pure mechanical plastic scrapers (I don't have a fish line embedded) or something else?

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