[C320-list] Free old-style Lewmar opening portlights, standard, size 1

[P.F. Ross]

John,

I replaced with the new style Lewmars.  These are a much improved design
with only one frame seam (at mid bottom) and no through holes in the lens
for either hinges or closures.  I tried the three in the aft stateroom
first and after those worked so well, I did the four in the salon the next
year.

Like you, I tried everything on the old ones, rebedding with butyl,
replacing the lens gaskets, replacing closing dog o-rings, carefully
recaulking the frame side seals.  Even after all that work, they still
leaked.  Grrrrr.

You can find the new ones online at less than $200 (e.g. Defender 1st
price).  Replacing all seven was an expensive proposition but breaking the
project in two helped.  But no more leaks (at least from the portlights) is
a worthwhile payoff, IMHO.  Can't see that ever happening (at least on my
boat) with the originals.

Frank Ross
Beta Wave #206
Naples, FL  34102

On Wed, Jan 15, 2020 at 2:09 PM John Jacobs <johjacob1 at mac.com> wrote:

> Frank
> Just wondering what you replaced
> your old Lewmars with?  I have the same old standard, size 1 Lewmars on my
> boat, Hull #644 and I’m exasperated with the ongoing leak problems.  I
> removed them this fall and reseated them with Butyl rubber, changed the
> gaskets and replaced all then O-rings but I still have leaks around the
> gasket plexiglass contact
> Points.  I thought just to replace the four Portlights with the new
> standard Lewmars
> John
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jan 11, 2020, at 3:38 PM, P.F. Ross <pfrstl at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > All,
> >
> > I have finally replaced all seven of the original Lewmar portlights on
> our
> > boat and wondered if anyone wants one (or all) of the old ones.  These
> are
> > two-piece frames with the sealer in between the upper and lower aluminum
> > frame halves.  Lenses, frames, backing plates and interior plastic
> > surrounds are all included.  Lenses, hinges, closures, etc are in decent
> > shape but keep in mind they are now about 25 years old.  I have not taken
> > any time to clean up any remaining butyl sealant and I do not have all
> > mounting screws but will send as many as I can with each portlight.
> >
> > I have a hard time throwing anything away but just do not have the room
> any
> > longer.  I will send them to you for free if you will pick up the
> > shipping.  If you are interested, let me know and I will get an idea on
> > best shipping methods.
> >
> > Alternately, if someone knows of a worthy group or organization that
> could
> > use these, please let me know.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Frank Ross
> > Beta Wave #206
> > Naples, FL
> > pfrstl at gmail.com
>
>