DMD
Active member
Hey guys I have a leaking deck to hull joint on my 05 2530. It leaks around the side window areas in the front birth. Its been doing it for 2 or 3 years and at first I assumed it was coming in the window seals but now I confirmed that its not. It leaks very slightly and only in rougher conditions. It leaks just enough to be annoying and leave salt deposits on the carpet etc.. I noticed looking under the black rubrail where the seal is and I can see the slight cracks in it. the bolts and fasteners holding the deck to hull appear fine. My question to you guys is how would you guys go about fixing this and what sealant do you recommend. Also please fill me in on how this is done at the factory (Im assuming they set the deck on a bed of sealant and the seal the outside once the bolts are tight. I am fully not planning on pulling off the rub rail and removing all the fasteners. I can see the entire seal under the rubrail. Im wondering if I can remove some of the exposed sealant and then reseal. Also what sealant would you recommend. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.