[C320-list] Port gasket replacement questions--

[Chris Descher]

Yes, I also did some of the gaskets.  It's probably easier to do this when
the frames are out of the boat.  These are held in  with clear silicone, but
that comes out easily.  Be sure to dry fit the gaskets in the frame before
you glue them in.  Also, there should be instruction sheets with these
gaskets that show how they go in.  If you look at the cross-section of them,
you'll see that they aren't round, and they aren't symmetrical, so there's a
right way and a not right way.

Yes, I caulked the gap after the frames were reattached.  I used clear, but
would go with black if I were doing it again.  Tape off the area and fill
the gap with caulk.  Then you can look at these gaps from the inside to make
sure that there's no light coming through.

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Jon Vez
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 8:25 AM
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Chris,

Thanks so much for the tips. A couple of additional questions. Did you also
replace the gaskets? If so did you do this before or after the frame. Also,
it sounds like you caulked the horizontal gap after putting the frame in?
Thanks again for the info.

Jon Vez
Solstice #582

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris Descher
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I've done this exact same project trying to fix leaks.  In the end, I think
that I could have solved the whole problem by re-caulking the horizontal
gap.

The original bedding was a putty type tape.  It takes some work to remove
all of it.  The hatch tape works very well.  As you put then back in, if
you've got someone on the outside of the boat to hold the frame centered and
in place it makes things much easier.  After you secure the port you can
trim away the extra hatch tape with a razor knife and caulk the gap.  I've
found that this caulk has shrunken in the year since I did all this and more
needs to be added now.

When you remove all the screws that attach the inner frame to the outer
frame, pay attention to which ones go where.  On mine, there were two
different lengths.

Chris
#500

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Jon Vez
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 7:24 AM
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Subject: [C320-list] Port gasket replacement questions--


I plan on rebedding my opening ports and I have some questions for those who
have taken on this project:



.        I plan on using the Bomar Hatch tape in lieu of bedding compound.
Any tips on removing the old hatches and old bedding which appears to be a
clay like tape?

.        Is it better to remove the ports and then replace the gaskets-I'm
doing both

.        I have the old style ports with the horizontal 'gap'. I understand
from reading prior posts that this area will still need silicone.

Any other tips and advice would be greatly appreciated!



Regards,



Jon Vez

Solstice #582