> Hi,

> I remember there was a discussion a while back about getting a good seal
> on a ches. 17 hatch. The foam weather stripping that is recommended, does
> that stuff usually have a plastic backing on it? I picked some up at the
> local home hardware and this stuff is backed with plastic. Also, is mono
> exterior clear caulk okay to use on a kayak. I want to make a ridge around
> the hatch on the deck that will press into the weatherstripping, as
> someone suggested the last time this issue was brought up.

> Anyway, Your ideas are appreciated.

> Thanks,

> Paul. Paul the weather stripping I used on my Cape Charles was black about 1 inch wide and 1/8 thick it had a white shiny backing that you peel off to expose a sticky tape. This stuff worked well at 55 miles an hour in a very heavy down pour there was very little water in the boat. P.S . The kayak was on my truck I was not paddling at that speed. HA HA.