[C320-list] Leaking portlight

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I thought it had to be a non-petrolium based lubricant or it would chemically react.?
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From: Paul Rickman <ilove2sail at verizon.net>

Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:16:57 
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Leaking portlight


I've heard you shouldn't use Vasoline on rubber, makes it rot. Can anyone confirm that?




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From: Bill MacRae <seacalling at msn.com>
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 1:48:45 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Leaking portlight


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
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> Bill,
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> 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.
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> John
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> > 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
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> > 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. 
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> > Thanks,
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> > Bill
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