[Capt. Joe]

Oh Yes, I have nagged on about the use of silicones in newbuilds and in repairs for too long. Nice to see someone else gettin the drift;

Silicone has no place aboard a boat

... except maybe to use a drop to secure your favorite nick-nacks.

And, to think there are actually products on chandlery shelves that claim to be "Marine Silicone".....