[C320-list] Need Portlight Clarification

[John Ellis]

Tim: I got replacement gaskets from Downwind Marine in San Diego:
http://www.downwindmarine.com/Lewmar-Portlight-Gaskets-p-90892095.html
 
They are a pain to install, but they've worked well on my boat for about 5 years. Also, check the O-rings, which frequently leak. You can get replacements at Ace Hardware.
 
John Ellis
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> Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2015 17:54:13 -0400
> From: tosburn1958 at gmail.com
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Need Portlight Clarification
> 
> Sorry to bring up the portlight issue again, but after reading through the
> older threads I have a question. I have a 1997 with the split frames and I
> made the repairs suggested in the other threads by re-caulking  the gaps at
> the beginning of the season.  This seamed to work and fixed the issue (
> thanks to everyone who posted the fix ).  However, this nor'easter were
> having has exposed that one of the portlights has refused to get with the
> program and is leaking a lot.  Based on the amount of water coming in, I'm
> guessing that the black gasket around the window opening is the culprit.
> 
> So, my question is - Catalina Direct says that their replacement gasket
> only works with the newer ports.  Is there another source?  Can I find
> something suitable from the hardware store?  Also, I believe a few people
> mentioned that replacing this is a pain.  Can someone elaborate?
> 
> As always, I appreciate the help.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Tim