Bedding Compound for Frames

[HR]

I am replacing some futtocks on the double sawn frames in my 40' ketch with white oak. What (if anything) should I use as a bedding compound between

- the frame and the planking
- the futtocks at the butt
- the "sister" frames

I plan on painting the futtocks with red lead before installing them.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Howard

[Thad]

Nothing, but the paint is a good idea.

[Jeb Fowler]

All of my faying surfaces in my boat were coated with red lead and then covered with a thin layer of non-adhesive bedding compound. This helps to ensure there is no air in there where water might creep.

[Jeb Fowler]

Interlux "boatyard bedding compound" works great as does Dolphinite if you can find it.

[Ken Hutchins]

- the frame and the planking I use Dolfinite

- the futtocks at the butt, and the "sister" frames I would use 5200 or PL adhesive.