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C&C 39 Cabin sole refinishing with 5200 filler between Teak boards
8 April 2023 · 24 min · 275 views
What this video covers
Refinishing the 52-year-old teak cabin sole of a C&C 39 requires filling the quarter-inch gaps between boards to prevent debris from clogging the bilge pump.1:30 To prepare the gaps, the owner cuts strips of styrofoam packing material to serve as a base, ensuring the filler does not need to reach the full depth of the sole.4:53 After sanding the teak edges to ensure a clean bonding surface, the gaps are filled with 3M 5200 marine adhesive sealant.3:10 Two layers of painter's tape applied to the teak surface act as a depth guide and protect the wood during the initial sanding of the cured 5200.10:58 Once the sealant cures, the sole is sanded with 60-grit, 150-grit, and 220-grit sandpaper to level the adhesive with the wood.16:50 The process concludes by sealing the underside and top surface with multiple coats of water-based polyurethane.19:10 Using 5200 as a flexible filler creates a durable, pinstriped finish that prevents dirt accumulation while allowing for natural wood expansion.
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