I need to reseal my deck plates, the one covering the fuel tanks an the rear one on my 265 . What is the best sealant for this
Sealant for deck plates
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No such thing as "best" 
Look a few posts before yours - there is a recent thread about this. If you search, you'll find lot's of threads 'bout this!
Look a few posts before yours - there is a recent thread about this. If you search, you'll find lot's of threads 'bout this!
Thanks. Guess I should of looked before posting sorry bout that!No such thing as "best"
Look a few posts before yours - there is a recent thread about this. If you search, you'll find lot's of threads 'bout this!
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I don't know if it was a recent sealant thread or maybe from a little while ago, but I remember that someone posted that either Grady or his dealer uses the BoatLife products. I suspect it may come down to a specific dealer's preference. For example, the Sea Ray dealer where I work uses the BoatLife stuff pretty much exclusively. Like Grady, Sea Ray is a top notch company. Again, preferences - if it's something that's going to be opened up again within a year or two I would stick with the less expensive GE stuff. Otherwise, the BoatLife is a longer lasting product.
I have a question. Are you asking about sealing the deck floor piece covering the entire fuel tank or are you talking about the inspection ports ? If you're talking about the panel covering the entire fuel tank , almond GE silicone II like Fishtales said. If you were talking about the inspection ports, well don't seal them .
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I'm thinking OP is talking about the rings for the inspection plates. Either the GE or Boat Life products will work. If it's the plates themselves, get new O-rings.
This is what I use on everything except for my cheerios. Works great and when you need to take apart, it is actually possible. 5200 will outlast itself but nothing is ever permanent.
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Seems this question comes up a lot here.
here is an article about it ... https://www.boatingmag.com/choosing-right-marine-caulk
or for science nerds.... https://www.practical-sailor.com/issues/36_8/features/Marine-Adhesives-Caulks_5953-1.html
here is an article about it ... https://www.boatingmag.com/choosing-right-marine-caulk
or for science nerds.... https://www.practical-sailor.com/issues/36_8/features/Marine-Adhesives-Caulks_5953-1.html
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