[C320-list] Leaking portlight

[Bill MacRae]

Gasket replacement update.

 

They are the right gaskets for hull 531.  I installed 2 of them yesterday.  Follow the installation instructions supplied and you shouldn't have a problem.  One thing that I would add is to gently stretch the gasket before you install so it doesn't pull out of the corners.  You will understand when you try to dry fit it.  The hardest part is removing the old silicone sealant.  I found a plastic fork works well to remove the old sealant from the groove and doesn't damage the anodizing.  I would suggest replacing the o-rings as you have to loosen the latches to accommodate the new gasket.

 

Bill


 

 


 
> From: seacalling at msn.com
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:02:27 +0000
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Leaking portlight
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> Bill, I ordered some from:
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> Downwind Marine Inc
> 2804 Canon, San Diego
> 92106, California
> United States
> CALL US: 1-619-224-2733
> Fax: 1-619-224-7683
> E-Mail: weborders at downwindmarine.com
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> Their part number is 00709725 GASKET - PORT SIZE 1 $10.50 each
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> This is supposed to be for the old style that Lewmar discontinued in 1998. They are in transit so I can not verify that they are correct.
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> 
> Bill
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> > Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:33:28 -0700
> > From: bohpilot at yahoo.com
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Leaking portlight
> > 
> > 
> > Does anyone know part # for portlight gaskets. My boat is a 98. I've called Lewmar twice and we seem to get hung up on window size and gasket part number. I can't find any part number or window size in all my brochures that came with boat.
> > Or, does anyone have Lewmar parts ordering contact?
> > Thanks, 
> > Bill Schaffer, #515
> > Bohemian II
> > 
> > --- On Tue, 3/31/09, Bill MacRae <seacalling at msn.com> wrote:
> > 
> > > From: Bill MacRae <seacalling at msn.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Leaking portlight
> > > To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> > > Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 1:48 PM
> > > 
> > > Thanks everyone! I replaced the o'rings a couple of
> > > years ago, but I felt the profile was slightly smaller and
> > > also did the Armorall trick. It didn't leak until now
> > > and the gasket material is degrading.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > John, did you have any problems replacing the gaskets?
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Bill
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > > From: jr_ellis100 at hotmail.com
> > > > To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> > > > Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:14:57 -0600
> > > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Leaking portlight
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > Bill,
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > I replaced all of the gaskets in my portlights last
> > > summer. Several were leaking through the O-rings. They are
> > > easy to replace once you pry off the cover with a thin
> > > knife, then unscrew the latch. I took one of the old O-rings
> > > to a nearby Ace Hardware store and got an exact replacements
> > > for about 70 cents each. Since then - no more leaks.
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > John
> > > > 
> > > > 271 
> > > > 
> > > > > From: seacalling at msn.com
> > > > > To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> > > > > Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:40:01 +0000
> > > > > Subject: [C320-list] Leaking portlight
> > > > > 
> > > > > 
> > > > > I looked through the archives and could not find
> > > the o'ring size. Does anyone know what size o'rings are used
> > > on the latches and any tips on replacing the gasket? The
> > > portlights are the old style with the twist latches. They do
> > > not leak around the outside bedding, but the gasket material
> > > is in bad shape and it may also be leaking around the o'ring
> > > and down the latch. 
> > > > > 
> > > > > 
> > > > > 
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > 
> > > > > Bill
> > > > > 
> > > > >
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