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Old 05-18-2006, 04:14 PM
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Default Freedom 22 / rust stains

Are any of you other freedom owners having constant rust stains on your boat from the port and starboard scupper's?
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Old 05-18-2006, 05:18 PM
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Default Re: Freedom 22 / rust stains

I was having a small amount of this and was uncertain if it was from the scupper itself or whatever was draining from the boat. One thing I did was dry out the recessed areas in the back and clean the scupper lip and around the scupper then I ran a small amount of clear silicone caulk around the rim of each scupper both on the inner liner and outer liner. I have seen very little staining since. Iwonder that the water was getting just under the lip of the scupper and corroding a bit.
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Old 05-19-2006, 12:47 PM
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It's rust for sure, because I have to use a rust remover to get it off the sides. I'll try what you recommended. Thanks,
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Default Re: Freedom 22 / rust stains

I imagine it was rust as well. I got the same thing from my transom tie downs as well until I caulked them off. As you know stainless can still rust a bit. I think water was getting in the small areas of the hardware.
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You were a 100% right!! Thanks, for the help.
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