Sealant

[Budgie1]

Replacing fishfinder and need sealant for transom transducer, console etc, I assume you will all shout Sikaflex but do I actually need marine grade? Also want flexible not permanent not 100% sure which grade I need

Any advice?

[jeffstevens763@g]

try marine flex cheaper than sikaflex

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by Budgie1

Replacing fishfinder and need sealant for transom transducer, console etc, I assume you will all shout Sikaflex but do I actually need marine grade? Also want flexible not permanent not 100% sure which grade I need

Any advice?

If you want water in your transom, take a shortcut. The risk isn't worth it to save a fiver.

The new 291i will come off with acetone, but it takes a while. You don't want 'non-permanent' and you definitely want marine grade.

[beamishken]

Isnt the only difference the price?

[dougcrock]

Not used it but heard CT1 was much better than sika anyone used it

[nugent]

Originally Posted by dougcrock

Not used it but heard CT1 was much better than sika anyone used it

CT1 is what I use. Does same. As silkaflex. Still not cheap though

[dougcrock]

Can you use it in the wet does it have shelf life

[hadd]

You can buy it from here ....sikaflex-291i marine adhesive sealant 1-tube black 300ml/390g date 7/2014 | eBay

[nugent]

Originally Posted by dougcrock

Can you use it in the wet does it have shelf life

CT1 will successfully bond:


Metals (including lead)
Glass
Mirrors
Wood
Polystyrene


Unique adhesion on virtually any material in most applications without the need for additional fixings. CT1 is the ultimate solution for sealing.


Excellent resistance to chemicals
Antifungal
Prevents bacteria growth
UV resistant
Excellent resistance to vibration
Food safe - conforms to ISEGA Standards
Works in wet or dry conditions
Perfect for marine and boating maintenance, accident and emergency repairs
Can be used in all salt-water enviroments
Odourless
Does not shrink
Can be painted
Contains no solvents
No isocyanates
Unique flexibility
Enviromentally friendly
Instant repair and bonding with fibre glass and carbon fibre materials

For more In depth Information on Product Applications


CT1 ISEGA Food Certificate

CT1 Colours MSDS (Excluding Silver)

CT1 Clear & Silver MSDS

CT1 ETAG Approval

CT1 Product Information
Can be used underwater trust me I have done so,,,the nozzle has a screw on self seal cap also. I can get it cheap here £7 a tube. But we buy cases of it

[dougcrock]

Sounds like the dogs bollocks for ribs

[A1an]

It's good stuff, I use it for pretty much everything. For some reason it won't stick hypalon to hypalon!

My pal used it to fix a rattly ball joint on his car, he got six months out of it.

[Pikey Dave]

I used CT1 to seal my leaky hatch, good stuff. You can buy it at City Electrical Factors

[jeffstevens763@g]

Marine flex last time i bought it £15 for threes tubes stuck my ali seat bases down with it solid as, you can apply it underwater we did some tests on it at work and got 400 psi pull off from underwater applied on to a ground surface states its same as sika works for me