Active Active   Unanswered Unanswered

What to put between planks?

One part science, five parts experimentation. Every wood boat veteran has their secret recipe for a showy finish. Share your trials and triumphs.

Moderators: Don Ayers, Al Benton, Don Vogt

chuck64
Posts: 25
Joined: Sat Sep 22, 2012 4:05 pm
Contact:

What to put between planks?

Post by chuck64 » Thu Apr 08, 2021 8:20 pm

I have a 1964 custom ski boat . I looking for what to use between the planks on the bottom of the boat .Some gaps seem to look as if there is some chaulk or compound missing.

jfrprops
Posts: 2092
Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2005 10:41 pm
Location: Powhatan Courthouse Virginia
Contact:

Re: What to put between planks?

Post by jfrprops » Sat Apr 10, 2021 7:42 am

Slick seam...noting more IMHO.
John in Va
1980 Fairchild Scout 30
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)

User avatar
drrot
Posts: 2052
Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2005 12:28 pm
Location: Three Lakes, WI
Contact:

Re: What to put between planks?

Post by drrot » Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:39 am

I agree with John. Unfortunately it is really hard to find. I think they quit making it and what is on shelves is all that is out there.
Jim Staib
www.finewoodboats.com


1947 Penn Yan 12' Cartopper WXH474611
1950 Chris-Craft 22' Sportsman U-22-1532
1957 Chris-Craft 26' Sea Skiff SK-26-515
1968 Century 17' Resorter FG-68-174

User avatar
tkhersom
Posts: 983
Joined: Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:56 pm
Location: Edgecomb, Maine
Contact:

Re: What to put between planks?

Post by tkhersom » Mon Apr 12, 2021 5:21 am

Yes!

Davis Slick Seam. Like drrot said it has been discontinued, but you may be able to find some out there. If not send me a PM.

Interlux seam compound is the next best thing. IMHO.
Troy in ANE - Former President CCABC

1957 CC 21' Continental "Yorktown" (Mom's boat)
https://www.chris-craft.org/boats/22625/
1985 Formula 242LS "Gottago"
1991 Formula 36PC "Band Aids"

Life Is Too Short To Own An Ugly Boat

chuck64
Posts: 25
Joined: Sat Sep 22, 2012 4:05 pm
Contact:

Re: What to put between planks?

Post by chuck64 » Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:41 pm

Thanks guys

Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 18 guests