07-16-2009, 10:55 AM
You might consider wedge seaming. I expect your deck has 3/8s or 1/2 inch placing. Cut stringers to span the caps a about a 3 degree gape, and drive them in. Gorilla glue is a good idea to chase them with. Be advised that the outside plank on the deck(deck clamp) will need to be very securely fastened, as as you drive the wedges in you'll elsewise blow it off the rail. It needs 6 inch lag bolts to something. Belt sand the whole deck fair. It won't leak, or any more than a ship's deck does. Oakum is of no use if you're filling anything that you can't drive against.
Don't rely on glues or goops. Very expensive and won't hold. You might consider cheap redwood for the wedges, as it's usually dry and soft. Run it through the tablesaw and mash it in with a block and a 5 pound mallet.
Don't rely on glues or goops. Very expensive and won't hold. You might consider cheap redwood for the wedges, as it's usually dry and soft. Run it through the tablesaw and mash it in with a block and a 5 pound mallet.