SEB YUKKA I Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Hey everyone. Just about to put all the old gear from yukka 1 over onto a new mast, i've heard there is a 'wax' that is good to put under all the fittings. What's it called and where can i get it. also what are other good alternatives? thanks Seb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmatelot Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Hi Seb, "Non-Acetic Silicone"is as good as most sealants, suitable for aluminium/stainless steel insulation between riveted fittings. You will most likely get all kinds of good advice on the "best" product, but remember if you use Silicon, it must be "Non-Acetic" or "Neutral-Cure". Most of the corrosion on boat fittings is caused by "Electrolitic" (or Galvanic) Action, and this is what you must prevent. Good Luck, pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leapin Leroy Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 This is dumb, Administrator. Why do we keep getting double posts & why is the site so slow lately? [This message has been edited by Leapin Leroy (edited 02 November 2007).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leapin Leroy Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Seb, Pete is completely correct. The only other product to use is Duralac. What you are trying to do is coat any holes where you have exposed bare aluminium (by drilling through the anodising) and keep stainless steel fittings separated from the ally with a barrier layer... Remember, staino & ally mixed with salt DON'T like each other and staino becomes the canabal & eat's the ally... Good Luck & maybe see you at Port Stephens. Regards, Leroy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEB YUKKA I Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 OK thanks for that guys. Yess i'm definatly planning to come up to port stevens for the nationals this year, so if all goes to plan then yes we will see you up there. Thanks again Seb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV YUKKA II Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 a big thanks to trevor lowder aka "Crazy Bouys" for giving seb that mast section to get him back on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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