Adhesives for Roplene

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In another thread, we've been discussing the best adhesive / sealant for use on Triumph Boats. Clearly, Rule Elstomeric is the best and the only one recommended by Triumph Boats (years ago).

Years later, there has been other Elastomerics developed that work well. Rule is the best, use it as long as you can find it. In the absence of Rule, or if you cannot find it in your area, look for Sudbury Elastomeric, it's the same. I cannot find it under the name "Rule" anymore.

https://www.amazon.com/Sudbury-320-Elastomeric-Sealant-3-Ounce/dp/B0000AZ6DK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527695894&sr=8-1&keywords=sudbury+elastomeric+adhesive

https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Grade-Structural-Adhesive-Sealant/dp/B00SVFJT8U/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1527695941&sr=8-1&keywords=chem+link+m-1+marine+adhesive

ChemLink M-1 Marine Adhesive/Sealant has the next best adhering properties. I've used it on both my Davis and the Triumph 215cc I had. No issues. It seems to have a greater structural strength, so be careful how much you use.

More information on ChemLink M-1 can be found here: https://www.chemlink.com/Products/Specialty/SKU-8263-M-1-Marine

And despite the label and advertisements, IT IS NOT sandable after it cures.

Hope this helps,

Martin
 
Martin, The Sudbury product is exactly what I have used on my roplene boat since new. Looks like you found it on Amazon. Great. If anyone uses this product, remember the white color is much more user friendly than the clear. I used it to seal my mod of garboard drains in all 4 fish boxes. If anyone is interested, there is a historical thread on that mod from 2006 or 2007.
 
Thank you for pointing out the fact that the white product works far better than the clear product.
 
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