OAKUM Marine Spun Oakum – OAKUM

Description

OAKUM Marine Spun Oakum – OAKUM

OAKUM Marine Spun Oakum – OAKUM. This traditional marine caulking material is made from tarred jute fibres and is used for sealing wide or deep seams in wooden hulls, decks, planking, and other timber marine structures. Spun oakum is typically driven into larger seams with caulking irons before cotton caulking or seam compound is applied, helping create a watertight seal while supporting traditional wooden boat repair and restoration work.

• Designed for traditional wooden boat caulking and seam packing
• Ideal for wide or deep seams before cotton caulking or sealant
• Tarred jute fibre helps resist moisture and supports long-lasting seam sealing
• Suitable for wooden hull seams, deck seams, planking, and marine timber joints
• Marine-grade oakum, not to be confused with plumbers oakum

Marine spun oakum is commonly used by shipwrights, wooden boat owners, and restoration yards for traditional plank seam work. It is packed into the seam with the appropriate caulking tools, then finished with cotton, pitch, or a compatible marine seam compound depending on the application and repair method.

Specifications

• Product: Marine Spun Oakum
• Part Number: OAKUM
• Material: Tarred jute fibre
• Application: Traditional wooden boat seam caulking and packing
• Use: Wide or deep seams before cotton caulking or sealant
• Packaging: Put up in 40 lb bales
• Sold By: Pound
• Minimum Purchase Quantity: 8 lb
• Country of Origin: Hungary
• HS Code: 53013000