I'm in the final stages of putting together and installing a tubular stainless swimstep. I'll be using some of the origional holes and need to drill a couple more.
One of the through holes passes through the transem near the batterys. It would be very simple to add a ground wire to the throughhull bolt. I haven't decided if it's a good idea or not. My 2452 is trailered to salt water and is only in the water a few days at a time so I don't think it's a critical choice but why not if it's easy??
While I'm thinking about it, Should I clear coat the brushed tubing with something? I would rather be able to buff it out than replace yellowing clear coat.
One more ? 3M 5200 is great stuff but a little too tuff and inflexible . Bayliner uses a soft putty like calk that might flex and seal when things are shifting around and it's still removable after years in service. I wonder what it is and where I can get some.
Let me know what you think.
One of the through holes passes through the transem near the batterys. It would be very simple to add a ground wire to the throughhull bolt. I haven't decided if it's a good idea or not. My 2452 is trailered to salt water and is only in the water a few days at a time so I don't think it's a critical choice but why not if it's easy??
While I'm thinking about it, Should I clear coat the brushed tubing with something? I would rather be able to buff it out than replace yellowing clear coat.
One more ? 3M 5200 is great stuff but a little too tuff and inflexible . Bayliner uses a soft putty like calk that might flex and seal when things are shifting around and it's still removable after years in service. I wonder what it is and where I can get some.
Let me know what you think.
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