Dinghy development: Slot Gasket

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Slot Gasket

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Category: Dinghy classes
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Topic: Slot Gasket

Posted By: Wetabix
Subject: Slot Gasket
Date Posted: 29 Jan 25 at 10:08am

I am about to replace the Mylar slot gasket on my wooden Phantom. There are five video/textual websites that give advice on this subject - RS, Rooster, West Country Boat Builders, Draycote Water SC and McNamara. Two say the two halves of the gasket should overlap, and three do not, two advocate use of double sided adhesive tape and the rest do not (one vehemently). Does anyone out there have any strong opinions on this?

George Morris Phantom 903 Weta 117

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Posted By: PeterG
Date Posted: 30 Jan 25 at 11:07am

I think if you use a mylar gasket the normal plan is to glue it on and slice along the midline to create the hole for the board. If you use sailcloth then it's fitted as a strip on either side with an overlap - not as streamlined, but lasts much better.

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Peter
Ex Cont 707
Ex Laser 189635
DY 59

Posted By: patj
Date Posted: 15 Feb 25 at 6:02am

Suggested reading is "Mike on Gaskets" on the Wayfarer website somewhere (Google it) - Mike Macnamara explains how to fit them.

Posted By: Wetabix
Date Posted: 15 Feb 25 at 8:08am

Seen it thanks!- it seems to contradict everything everyo

ne else says!!