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RS 400 slot gasket tape

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Topic: RS 400 slot gasket tape

Posted By: dopamine
Subject: RS 400 slot gasket tape
Date Posted: 29 Apr 10 at 6:01pm

I'm about to replace the centreboard slot gasket. There's a recommended mod involving putting a piece of adhesive tape over the front of the gasket - done with the board down - so I need a suitable piece of reinforced tape about 150 or 200mm square.

Anyone know where I can source such a thing?

Replies:

Posted By: Jamesd
Date Posted: 29 Apr 10 at 9:17pm

nick one of those gul stickers......they work a treat

Posted By: Pierre
Date Posted: 30 Apr 10 at 9:33am

A couple of strips of parcel tape. The brown plastic stuff.
Seems to work well on a couple I saw being done the other week.

Posted By: Jamesd
Date Posted: 30 Apr 10 at 9:44am

surely the other way of doing is not to cut the slit so long?

Posted By: dopamine
Date Posted: 30 Apr 10 at 11:23am

Originally posted by Pierre

A couple of strips of parcel tape. The brown plastic stuff.
Seems to work well on a couple I saw being done the other week.

I hadn't thought of that actually, very sticky stuff!

Thanks

Posted By: dopamine
Date Posted: 30 Apr 10 at 11:26am

Originally posted by Jamesd

surely the other way of doing is not to cut the slit so long?

I think the idea is to cut off as much water as possible but stili allow some flexibility in the seal around the centreboard.

Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 30 Apr 10 at 12:03pm

Originally posted by dopamine

Originally posted by Pierre

A couple of strips of parcel tape. The brown plastic stuff.
Seems to work well on a couple I saw being done the other week.

I hadn't thought of that actually, very sticky stuff!

Thanks

Is this left on for sailing? I didn't think parcel tape was waterproof? Happy if it is, mind!

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Posted By: Pierre
Date Posted: 30 Apr 10 at 3:11pm

Originally posted by Rupert

Originally posted by dopamine

Originally posted by Pierre

A couple of strips of parcel tape. The brown plastic stuff.
Seems to work well on a couple I saw being done the other week.

I hadn't thought of that actually, very sticky stuff!

Thanks

Is this left on for sailing? I didn't think parcel tape was waterproof? Happy if it is, mind!

Yup, seems to work a treat.
Well the stuff I have does anyway.

Posted By: Rob.e
Date Posted: 01 May 10 at 6:16pm

This might be an out of date tip, as the slot is now as short as it can be- originally it went to the front of the casing, but was changed as a result of CA/owner feedback.

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Posted By: GybeFunny
Date Posted: 02 May 10 at 8:06am

I use greenhouse repair tape, it is basically thick sellotape, available from DIY stores.