Caulking of coaming (splashguard)

[jsimmons248]

I am about to re-attach the newly refurbushed and repainted splashguard on my Sunfish using stainless steel rivets from Vanguard. I know I need to use a good marine grade silicone caulk in the rivet holes, but should I also run a bead all along the bottom of the splashguard as well?

 

[supercub]

Jim,
Definately caulk along the front and rear edges of the splash guard and around each hole. Position the guard and line up the holes. Put a dab of caulk in each hole and the insert the rivit. Work quickly so that you can smooth the caulk squeezed out along the edges. Use a good silicon caulk. Do not use 3M 5200/4200 unless you want to make the installation permanet (you will end up destroying the guard if it needs to be removed in the future).