Can I use a less expensive caulking as a bedding layer?

[flyingfin]

Dont need caulking from top to bottom. I used to do bottoms on lapstake wood boats. We would stuff the joints with jute rope and then caulk the last 1/4". Then the hull would be submerged in water. Did the same thing on wood decks.

[john61ct]

Originally Posted by Simi 60

We have used the sausages for glueing all of the feet for our 250watt panels on the roof (no fasteners) and 80 knots of wind hast affected them.

Could you post to the specific product you mean?

Was the panel build documented anywhere?

[Simi 60]

Originally Posted by john61ct

Could you post to the specific product you mean?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/sealant-...usage_p1210109

Comes in 3 colours and can be bought for half this price if you hunt around

. Was the panel build documented anywhere?

We didn't build the panels
They were Jinko 250watt

[Cornishkiwi]

I dont suppose any one would have a rough idea of how many tubes would be needed or if any one has done anything similar and know how much they used??

The planks are about 10mm thick, and a bit thicker in some places.

Thank you

[john61ct]

Originally Posted by Simi 60

We didn't build the panels

They were Jinko 250watt

I meant the racks, angle supports etc, the process of attaching them without bolts

[SailRedemption]

Originally Posted by Cornishkiwi

I dont suppose any one would have a rough idea of how many tubes would be needed or if any one has done anything similar and know how much they used??

The planks are about 10mm thick, and a bit thicker in some places.

Thank youAttachment 189148

I bought 8 cases (12 10oz cartridges each) and had a case left over on our Kaufman 47. We have thick teak on our decks as well. If you look at our blog about it you can see pictures of our deck in relation to yours. I ordered the teak deck system caulk from Jamestown Distributors. Case was $130 a pop. So not inexpensive, but it has been great so far.

[Lepke]

Marine products are designed for greater temperature ranges and greater expanding/contracting. Two products with different intended purposes will expand and contract at different rates.