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re: Post Your Yak Setup

Posted on 8/17/14 at 11:49 am to
Posted by Boats n Hose
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Member since Apr 2011
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Posted on 8/17/14 at 11:49 am to
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I need some assistance with waterproofing the hatches on my FS12T. The smaller circular one with the bag in it needs some help for sure (RIP my phone). Where should I apply the actual silicone sealant and which sealant should I use? Other than the actual threading where the cap screws in, I didn't really see a great place to put it.



I put a bead on the outside edge of both hatches but neither really seemed to need it.

I have more of a problem with the scuppers. I siliconed the seam on all of mine but I still get a substantial amount of water in the hull, a solid quart or 2 after a trip. I may need to try some sort of flexible marine epoxy or something next time. It's just a bitch to get in the scupper hole and seal the seam.

I just keep a bin and marine bag in the hull to prevent water getting in my stuff so it's not a huge deal

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Also, random question. You folks yakking with scupper plugs in or out? Just curious.



I put all mine in unless it's starting to rain. I don't seem to get enough splashing water in it for it to be a problem in the summer heat.



ETA my round hatch hasn't leaked any, but the only thing I keep in there is my phone and it's in a lifeproof case so no worries
This post was edited on 8/17/14 at 11:51 am
Posted by YOURADHERE
Member since Dec 2006
8063 posts
Posted on 8/17/14 at 11:55 am to
Same here, my scuppers give me the biggest issue with water. I think I've about got it sealed up though. If not my next step may be to use some sort of epoxy to seal it up.

On a side note I demoed a Slayer 12 and Big Rig 2 weeks ago. I'm buying a Slayer 14.5 as soon as they come in but I brought my FS12T along to compare. While there are some obvious quality differences like the hatches and plastic being a bit more flimsy, I don't think there is a better value out there as far as bang for the buck goes.
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