Black Goop

More commonly referred to as Life Caulk, poly sulphide sealant.  A permanently flexible sealant used for bedding hardware.  I used it around all of the chain plate openings in the deck.  I had opened up a 1/4" gap all around the chain plates and caulked up to the plate.  I trolled level and tried to make sure there were no voids.  I also pre-drilled and filled solid with thickened epoxy all of the screw holes for the plate cover.  I plan on setting the plates with a layer of Butyl Rubber to seal of and around the chain plates further after tapping all of the holes in the thickened epoxy.

While I had the tube out I made the new Lexan cover for the forward hatch.  Marked all the holes, drilled and counter sunk the holes using the old piece as a pattern.  Upon fitting I needed to sand off some edges to give room for a good bead of sealant.  I then taped off every square inch wood and glass that sealant would touch.  Laid down double lines of caulk on the matting surfaces and screwed in with the 16 screws I had.  I Need a dozen more to finish.  After that I squeegeed the caulk at the seam and scrapped off the drips on the back side.  I will let set for 24 hrs then pull the tape.