[C320-list] Leaking Opening Port

[sail-ability sail-ability]

   There should be an article on our website on how to fix this. U need to
   replace the "S" gasket between the two haves of the frame. did mine 7
   years ago and no leaks to date.

   Cheers

   JohnM

   1999#574

     ---------- Original Message ----------
     From: Christian <ccaper at gmail.com>
     Date: October 4, 2017 at 1:59 PM
     My fore most, starboard side, opening port light is leaking pretty
     bad.
     This opening port light is the original Lewmar model (aka Old Std),
     original Plexiglas. I've replaced the O rings in the dog ears. I've
     replaced the Plexiglas gasket. I've tightened all frame screws.
     Still
     leaking badly.
     I now believe the leak is coming from the aluminum frame, and should
     be
     rebedded.
     Any pointers for doing this job? Don't see any material on
     CatalinaDirect
     for suggested material for rebedding (but plan on contacting them
     shortly
     for suggestions). I have some of marine compass' butyl tape arriving
     later
     this week (for another job). But I'm guessing since it's not a high
     flex/stress area, there is probably better bedding material.
     Thanks,
     Christian Caperton
     1994 C320 "Canuck" #138
     Monroe Harbor, Chicago, IL