[C320-list] Lewmar port leaks
Jamie Pett
JPett at jp2architects.com
Sun Jul 17 13:28:50 PDT 2016
Ted - not sure what gasket you mean ? I recalled the small horizontal seams on the window frame bit have not re- bedded the entire window. The water looks like it is entering at the latch. -J
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> On Jul 17, 2016, at 2:02 PM, "tharrison at innovations-plus.com" <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
>
>
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> 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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