hi
this rubber flange fits around the sail drive leg and onto the bottom of the fibreglass hull. I know there are lots of Sikaflex types but unsure which one would stand up to being underwater. Or should I be using some other type of adhesive. Thanks in advance.

After 14 years and numerous failures, Locktite 480 was the only product that worked for us.
As with any application and particularly for underwater, good prep is paramount.
While you're at it ,shout yourself a new flange.

Still, while you're at it ,check if the main rubber boot that seals the leg to the hull proper has been replaced at some point.
In the case of a Volvo Penta, it's use by, is 10 years.

I have heard that insurance companies will use that for 'ammo' should there become an issue and decline the claim.

C.R.

I'm going to do the same with my ns 27. Where did you get the new rubber boot from. I've got a Bukh 10 hp.
Thanks

mjames said...
I'm going to do the same with my ns 27. Where did you get the new rubber boot from. I've got a Bukh 10 hp.
Thanks

I bought it from Bukh at Taren Point. At $58 I think I would just cut one out of 4mm rubber next time.