BOAT = Bust Out Another Tube (of sealant!)
I had the hood popped on my CVX-18 and much to my surprise, saw daylight from below. We've been getting a little (not a lot) of water in the bilge and wondering where it was coming from. From the looks of it, the water could be coming in from the joint between the deck and the hull, right above the transom. See frownie face for daylight, and a frown.
It looks like this may have been sealed in the past, since there is some residue. Does anybody have any recommendations on sealing this up? I am not going to take the deck off, I'm just looking to apply something to the outside of this joint.
I found some tape and also various sealants and caulks on Amazon, but also some notes on products that may damage the fiberglass in some way, or not stick.
For example:
https://www.amazon.com/Seal-Bond-105-Black-Industrial/dp/B07SRCL6R6/https://www.amazon.com/XFasten-8-Inch-30-Foot-Sealing-Patching/dp/B06WLQ3WLS/https://www.amazon.com/Sikaflex-291-Adhesive-Sealant-Cartridge-Black/dp/B00C501KD4/If I could pick, I would prefer a black sealant/caulk or tape to clear, but I'm really looking for what will stay flexible in the summer heat and winder colds. I store the boat in an unheated barn in the winter.
FYI I am heading up to Wisconsin on Sunday for some boating, so ideally I can find something that ships quick/can be purchased locally at a hardware store and also sets quickly. I want it all, right?? Any recommendations are appreciated!