[C320-list] Leaking portlight

[Bryan Campbell]

 Bill, I found this reply from Chris Manges:

If you have the old style
> > latches, (dog ear, turns to latch), there is an "O" ring that dries out
and
> > allows water to enter past the shaft of the latch. These are metric "O"
> > rings, and I believe they are 2mm thickness by 12mm diameter. You will
need
> > to pry out the cover (small, thin knife
> blade) and unscrew the phillips head
> > screw to remove the old "O" ring. (Be sure
> the portlight is open to keep the
> > outer part from falling onto the deck.) Replace, and lube the new "O"
ring,
> > and reassemble. You might try this first, as it is much simpler than
> > replacing the portlight seal in the frame.
> > > >
> > > >  Good luck,
> > > >
> > > >  Chris Manges, S/V Obsession #587

Cheers, Bryan
S/V "Scallywag" #627

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Bill MacRae
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:40 AM
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
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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