[C320-list] Leaking port replacements

[JJ Morrison]

I would not use a dremel (although a mandatory tool on a boat) for this job. All you need is a stout dental pick to get all of the original gasket out. You'll be amazed at the shape of it!
Cheers
JohnM
1999#574
 

> From: gary.magnuson at frontier.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:54:23 -0500
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Leaking port replacements
> 
> Larry,
> Thanks for the follow up and confirmation. It looks like the first fix 
> attempt is to do just that and see what happens next...
> Thanks,
> Gary
> Time A Weigh C320#205
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Larry Frank" <WindSwept at stx.rr.com>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 9:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Leaking port replacements
> 
> 
> > Gary,
> >
> > Having a 1995 vintage C320 I have experienced the problem with the gaskets
> > in the horizontal gap between the top and bottom half of the port frames
> > leaking. I asked the Lemar rep at the Miami Boat show how to fix this. 
> > His
> > answer was to remove as much of this horizontal gasket with a small 
> > cutting
> > tool on a Dremel tool and then fill it with silicone or some other 
> > sealant.
> >
> > There you have it from the factory.
> >
> > Larry
> > WindSwept C320 #246
> >
> > -----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 8:37 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
> >>
> >>
> >>
> > =
> > 
>