[C320-list] Lewmar port leaks

[tharrison at innovations-plus.com]

The window comes in two parts, a top and a bottom. Between the top and
bottom right at the connection points on both sides there is a gasket. One
on each side. You have to dig this out with a pick. I worked on this for two
years trying to stop the window leaks. Then a wise gentleman (Jeff) told me
about the gaskets

It is most likely the source of your leak. It takes about 30 minutes per
window to clean, tape and fill. Let dry for a few hours and I am done with
my leaks.

Ted

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From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Jamie Pett
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 4:29 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Lewmar port leaks

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
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] 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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>