[C320-list] Lewmar port leaks

[Jamie Pett]

Ted - thanks. I re- caulked  those and unfortunately it didn't solve the problem. Did what you suggested - used a small flat screwdriver and pulled out the old material - you called it a gasket but I think is was a putty on my boat- then re-caulked them. I used Boatlife, which was a mistake as it was hard to work with but still formed a good seal.  Nevertheless , still have one window leaking right at the latches.

Warren may be on to something if there is a bad o ring at the latch that would explain it.  

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> On Jul 17, 2016, at 5:19 PM, "tharrison at innovations-plus.com" <tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Of Jamie Pett
> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 4:29 PM
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> 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
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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