J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum The Boat, Sails and Equipment Leaks!!

Alan,

It is not absolute protection. The rudder on my J24 that I mentioned was treated that way and thus not also sealed with 5200. Some hairline cracks developed in the epoxy, probobly many years ago, and water slowly got in. I think you still have to seal the hardwear down but the epoxy treatment with 5200 should be better.

Mark