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The best way to prevent toe rail leaks is after varnishing them , to use a caulk like 3M Marine Adhesive/Sealant Fast Cure 4000UV, 1/10 gal. cartridge. Even after the caulk peeled away, the leaks stopped. If you try to remove the bolts and re-caulk, you will destroy the toe-rails.