[C320-list] Leaking port replacements

[Gary Magnuson]

John,
I have been going back over the various posts covering the leaky port 
issues, and am ready to tackle the job.  I have replaced the O rings, but 
still get some dripping when ever it rains. Some comments have suggested to 
just reseal the small gap between the frame halves.  Can you describe your 
process and about how long it took per window?  My 1995 has 7 windows, 
including the 4 in the main salon. If I get started with this project, I 
plan to do them all at the same time.  A local Catalina broker rep suggested 
taping the hull around the frames before removing the frames to limit the 
amount of clean up.  Unfortunately, he is now in the Hospital and 
unavailable for additional questions.

Thanks,
Gary Magnuson
1995#205
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "JJ Morrison" <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
To: "Catalina List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Leaking port replacements



Herb;
Have you tried replacing the gasket between the two halves of the frame on 
the outside of the portlights? All four of mine were leaking and I doug out 
and replaced the original gasket with 3M 4200, now nary a drop leaks.
Cheers
JohnM
1999#574

> Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 21:47:59 +0000
> From: hcreech at comcast.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Leaking port replacements
>
> Dear List,
>
> All of my opening ports now leak despite my efforts that worked it the 
> past. Rather than rebuilding them I was interested to see if anyone on the 
> list had actually replaced them with a third part port other than Lewmar. 
> I plan on looking at the up coming sailboat show but wanted some advance 
> information if possible.
>
> Thanks,
> Herb Creech
> Cloud Chaser,606
>
>
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