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Topic : Slot Gasket replacement advice sought

Do any of you experts have advice on the finer points of fitting a new slot gasket? I'm particularly interested in what overlap (if any) you should have and someone mentioned to me about cutting a vee at the rear to let the water out??
All advice welcome! Water in the centreboard case rotates like a washing machine at present and pours out the top into the boat at certain speeds!
Ron


Posted: 09/06/2006 23:58:55
By: Ron Perry
How about taking a look at this one for a start. I'm sure there are plenty of Merlin specific challenges that others can advise on but this is a good start.

http://www.angelfire.com/de2/WIT/MikeMacOnGaskets.html

Posted: 10/06/2006 00:30:50
By: Blackie
I followed this advice more or less but I used a length of neoprene pond liner from a garden centre (in Leamington Spa) off a roll for mine - you get loads of it for a very low price and I think it will last well - lovely and flexible too.  Should resist water well!!!!!!


Posted: 12/06/2006 11:42:31
By: Garry R
We got slot gasket and glue from LDC - they were the cheapest mail order.
LDC Racing Sailboats, Trafalgar Close, Chandler's Ford, Hants.
I know they make those RS things but they are cheaper than P&B etc. for lots of bits.


Posted: 12/06/2006 20:45:56
By: PJ
I recently did mine, used dacron folded on itself and cost about £12 the chandlers cross stitched it for me. got enough for doing it again to...


Posted: 12/06/2006 22:01:16
By: david
Thanks for all the info guys. Any suggestions on overlap? Wayfarer site seems to say about 5mm but I have heard 1.5 mm best. Does it matter? 

ron


Posted: 13/06/2006 18:55:06
By: Ron Perry
David Child has emailed me the design of a gadget he used in addition to a slot gasket.

http://www.merlinrocket.co.uk/gallery/view_photo.asp?folder=gallery/rigging_guide/hull_fittings&file=slot_gasket_spring_strip.jpg

Posted: 15/06/2006 14:36:26
By: Mags

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