[C320-list] Lewmar port leaks

[Jamie Pett]

Thanks Troy - It rained a couple inches here , but yes way too much water. I can't see why this isn't something I can fix with a new gasket , etc. but I understand your approach. The seams on mine were bad but I recalled them, so I think the water is entering at the dog or latch. 

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> On Jul 17, 2016, at 2:33 PM, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Jamie
> 
> Kinda new to the 320, so  recognize this is a newbie opinion.
> 
> The old port design really was kinda... dumb.   Putting that seam on the
> sides of the frame really was asking for eventual trouble.   Do you
> actually know where the moisture is coming from?  If it is the outer frame
> I would reccomended at a minimum pulling the portlight, completely and
> thoroughly cleaning the frame and then rebedding the portlight with Bed It
> brand butyl tape.   If you aren't sure you can mess around with replacing
> orings and seals on the old port light,   For my money and time, it was
> easier to buy a new portlight for $200 and not have to hassle with trying
> to rejuvenate an old poorly designed portlight.  The new portlight design
> puts the seam on the bottom of the window, and it looks so nice compared to
> the old ones.   I will replace the other three cabin top portlights this
> fall once the boat is on the hard.  Funny thing, if you multiply the number
> of cabin top windows by $200 and add the butyl tape it comes out to about a
> thousand dollars after tax...I guess the old saying is actually true.
> 
> Also, since the cabin top has balsa core, you really need to check and see
> what is going in the cut out for the portlight, a pint of water coming
> through seems like a lot to me.
> 
> Just my 0.02.
> 
> Troy and Kim Dunn
> Hull #514
> 
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2016, <tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I had the same problem and Jeff provided my answer.
>> 
>> Did you remove the gasket between the two half window frame. I pull this
>> out
>> and sealed with 4200 and not a leak this year at all.
>> 
>> Ted
>> Hull 424 1997
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> <javascript:;>] On Behalf
>> Of Jamie Pett
>> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 1:58 PM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Lewmar port leaks
>> 
>> Help! I know there are a number of posts and I read as many as I could find
>> re the operable ports leaking. I have thoroughly cleaned the glass and
>> cleaned the seals with Armoural.
>> 
>> I have re-caulked the exterior small horizontal seams in the frames.
>> 
>> I have removed the inner plastic frame covers and tightened all the
>> mounting screws.
>> 
>> My port side  remains leaking, mostly the aft port light.
>> 
>> The leaks seem to be right at the dog or bolt that holds the port light
>> closed. The dog seems tight and secure and I cannot figure out even how to
>> remove it and check it further.
>> 
>> Any insight is appreciated. It rained hard last night and I got easily a
>> pint of water through this light, soaked the port settee, the locker cover
>> etc.
>> 
>> Thanks - Jamie
>> Bella Luna # 614
>> 
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>> 
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