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Gasket for Yanmar and Volvo Penta-Saildrives
Bruno S. asked
on Oct 7, 2019
Home do you fix the gasket saildrive to the hull?
Answers:
Olli P. answered
on Oct 8, 2019
I had the gasket fixed to the hull by a professional with the two SVB recommended products:
- Sikaflex - 291i Marine Sealant / Filler
- MultiPrimer Marine / 30ml
Our boat will be raised for winter storage next week, curious to see if the gasket is still there!
Thomas R. answered
on Oct 8, 2019
You need to be very careful in fixing this to the hull. If it is not done properly it will fall off around the bottom of the sail-drive and cause considerable drag. Your vessel needs to lifted from the water and dry for two to three days before you start the preparation. Take off old gasket and remove all the old glue. Sand down until all old glue is removed and also all old paint that might be under the gasket. If you fail to prepare the surface well it will not stick. Once the sanding is complete then you can begin to apply the adhesive. There are many versions and your boat yard will have the knowledge of the best one to use. My boat yard used an epoxy based glue designed for under water adhesion. Don't know the name of it. Don't use the sikaflex, it does'nt seem to work very well.