: Hi Gary,

: I'm not sure why it's taking so long I was able to take mine off the next day
: (24hrs). I must say that I decided to go with a foam seal on my latest
: boat and it's sure a lot easier. It's not the exact type I want but I'm
: trying it for now. If the silicone doesn't work just slice it off with a
: razor knife and try foam.

Kent,

The foam that Pygmy sent was too thick. The foam itself protruded above the deck. Also, somewhere along the line the hatch lip on the front is not a consistent depth below the deck. So the silicone offers me the luxury to live with this by giving me a variable thickness gasket.

We'll test it out in Winnepesaukee next Friday. See you there. Thanks for your help.

Gary B.