[C320-list] Portlight leaks

[Irv Grunes]

John and all,
What kind of tool is best to be used to remove that plastic cover?
Irv Grunes
Isle of Wight #851



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com]On Behalf Of John Van Vessem
Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 11:27 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Portlight leaks


Before you re bed, remove the plastic cover and tighten all the screws.  I
have found that the actual gasket is not the problem but that the screws
need to be retightend to squeeze down on the existing packing.

John Van Vessem
Sojourn 645
Vallejo Yacht Club



----- Original Message ----
From: Joseph C. Fratantoni <jcfrat at comcast.net>
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Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2006 9:49:55 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Portlight leaks


At the end of this season, our third with Winter Whim (#211), we noted
that there had been a leak into the aft berth on the starboard side.  This
occurred after heavy rain - those of you who attended the Annapolis Boat
Show will recall that the mid-Atlantic has had a monsoon season - and by the
time we discovered the moisture, there were no clues as to which port had
been leaking.  There signs of leak from another source and we have seen no
signs of leakage from the cabin portlights, but they are all a bit tough to
close all the way which suggests to me that the gaskets are getting stiff.

   Is there any experience with leaks from the portlights?  Is it reasonable
to replace gaskets and watch, or is it time to rebed?



   An a Happy Thanksgiving to all.



            Joe



Joseph C. Fratantoni

Rockville, MD

jcfrat at comcast.net