az9133bm
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- Joined
- Jan 2, 2019
- Messages
- 95
- Fluid Motion Model
- R-23 (Outboard)
- Hull Identification Number
- FMLT2315G617
- Vessel Name
- Ruby
- MMSI Number
- 338546295
We were unable to respond to RandyV's post on the "Ask the Factory" discussion.
In our experience, over the long term and no matter how hard you try, the vinyl material will not adhere to the rough fiberglass through heat/humidity cycles using glues or sealants. We discovered using a Douglas Fir trim strip from Home Depot's "door and window trim section" works the best.
Remove the center mullion, run the trim batten under tension from each A pillar. The trick is to get the trim batten the right length so that when it wedges into the A pillar there is enough tension for the batten to hold the vinyl material in place. Once you get it right, replace the center trim mullion.
No need for fasteners, glue or sealants. No worry about heat or humidity. The trim batten stays in place no matter the sea state by the tension between the A pillars.
In our experience, over the long term and no matter how hard you try, the vinyl material will not adhere to the rough fiberglass through heat/humidity cycles using glues or sealants. We discovered using a Douglas Fir trim strip from Home Depot's "door and window trim section" works the best.
Remove the center mullion, run the trim batten under tension from each A pillar. The trick is to get the trim batten the right length so that when it wedges into the A pillar there is enough tension for the batten to hold the vinyl material in place. Once you get it right, replace the center trim mullion.
No need for fasteners, glue or sealants. No worry about heat or humidity. The trim batten stays in place no matter the sea state by the tension between the A pillars.
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