Cuddy edge molding

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Cuddy edge molding

Postby rnlivingston » Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:07 am

The U channel molding that was on the leading edge of the cuddy roof fell apart and I would like to replace it. Anyone know where I can get some?

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Postby jeadstx » Wed Mar 16, 2011 11:14 am

You might want to check with D&R Marine.

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Postby GreenLake » Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:11 pm

FWIW when I got my DS1, whatever molding might have been around the cuddy opening was long gone. I never knew it was supposed to have any, and I've never missed it.
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Cuddy edge molding

Postby dWb » Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:15 pm

I bought one from D&R Marine a few years ago for my DSII. I used a silicone glue/sealant to install it, but it fell off recently. I've cleaned it up thoroughly. What glue will work better to attach the 'plastic' molding to fairred fiberglass?
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Postby GreenLake » Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:27 pm

Epoxy? :D

3M makes 5200, which is a caulk/sealant that acts like a strong glue. That's probably a little bit too permanent for your purposes, it would be very tough to ever replace the molding.

Which silicone sealant did you use? 3M makes some that are not quite as strong, but might be stronger glues than what you used.

Actually, I would have tried one of the pressure sensitive glues, or contact cements. They come in different strengths. Like a caulk, they stay flexible.
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