[C320-list] Leaking port replacements

[wflowe3 at aim.com]

 I did the same thing as Gary on on my previous boat (Beneteau) simply cleaning as much caulk as you can from between the outside aluminum trim pieces and recaulking with a silicone caulk may well solve your problems.  I too used small eyeglass screwdrivers and dental picks to remove the old caulk. If it doesn't work, you're out almost no money.

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tue, Sep 13, 2011 7:10 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Leaking port replacements


Gary,



I did this a couple of seasons ago. After pulling 2 ports to replace the

gasket and rebed (If you go this route, I strongly recommend the Bomar Hatch

tape), I realized that the bedding was not the problem, so I tried rebedding

just the horizontal gaps on the rest--and that stopped the leaking. Didn't

even need to replace the gaskets. Once I got the hang of it, it took me

about 20 minutes per port to just the gaps. I did these with the ports in

place.

I used Black 3M 4200 and a small West Systems Syringe to get the 4200 in

each gap. I peeled out the old stuff with a dental pick and tried my best to

clean out any residue with denatured alcohol, taped both sides around the

edges and filled the gaps. I then used a small putty knife to smooth out the

caulk and make sure the gaps were totally filled. Looked professional and

really worked. It was actually quite easy to do.

To me, the most difficult thing to do with these ports is replace the

gaskets--it takes a lot to get all of the old silicone out of the small

channels and get the new ones in....hope this helps and if you have

additional questions, please ask....



Regards,

Jon Vez

Formerly #582



-----Original Message-----

From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com

[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Gary Magnuson

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 9:37 PM

To: C320-List at Catalina320.com

Subject: Re: [C320-list] Leaking port replacements



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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