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Marine Adhesives, Marine Tapes, Marine Sealants, and Marine Gasket Makers - Resources & Information Gaskets, marine tapes, sealants, and adhesives are necessary for performing periodic service for your outboard engine and boat. From water infiltration to exposed electrical connections, PartsVu offers a complete selection of these essential products from top boating product suppliers to help you boat safely. Need help servicing your outboard engine? PartsVu regularly publishes helpful how-to guides and other valuable maintenance information to help boaters to service their outboard engines. Browse our outboard maintenance blog for a wide range of relevant topics and see the FAQ section below, covering everything you need to know about maintaining your boat in confidence. Adhesives, Tapes, Sealants, and Gasket Makers FAQ What should I know about Adhesives, Tapes, Sealants, and Gasket Makers? Here’s some info you need to know about Adhesives, Tapes, Sealants, and Gasket Makers: Never mix/match marine sealants and adhesives. While these products may serve the intended purpose in a pinch, long-term usage can spell disaster when an adhesive needs to be removed and can’t be (or a sealant unexpectedly fails during operation). For example, a hydraulic sealant is meant to withstand the high pressure needed for operation of your trim and tilt motor, but can clog internal passageways if you use it as a water pump sealant. Is sealant adhesive? This is a common question among new boaters, and the answer is that it depends. Sealants are generally used to prevent loss of fluids/air and block infiltration of contaminants, while adhesives are used to permanently/semi-permanently bond two surfaces together. RTV tape and rtv sealants arevery useful in marine applications for electronics, fuel systems, and more. First, RTV stands for room temperature vulcanizing, which means that it begins to cure immediately upon being exposed to air. RTV tape is also water-repellent, adhesive and