[C320-list] Port light replacement

[Karl Krueger]

I just replaced four port light hatches, the cabin ones the open.

I was extremely happy using butyl tape.

Karl Krueger
Kindred Spirit #282
Milwaukee WI

On Fri, May 7, 2021 at 12:15 PM Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:

> Which portlights?  Fixed, opening, or "deadlights"?   It matters...
>
> For the opening portlights on the cabintop use bed-it butyl tape from
> compass marine.
> For the dead lights on the cabin top you need to use a good adhesive
> sealant that is compatible with your replacement material of choice
> (polycarbonate or cast acrylic)
> For the fixed portlights (on the hull) pretty sure butyl tape is the way to
> go there, but you might want to get some more opinions on that one...
>
> Good luck!
> Troy Dunn
> Hull #514
>
> On Fri, May 7, 2021 at 12:14 PM John Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
> > I have used 3M4200. Don’t use 5200 or they’ll never come off!!
> > JohnM
> > 1999#574
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On May 7, 2021, at 11:08 AM, P.F. Ross <pfrstl at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Rene,
> > >
> > > My guess is that you will get various opinions on this, but I used "Bed
> > It"
> > > butyl tape as found on Marinehowto.com
> > >
> > > https://marinehowto.com/bed-it-tape/
> > >
> > > I like this tape best (I have tried others) because it is so stretchy
> and
> > > sticky (almost too much so).
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Frank Ross
> > > Beta Wave #206
> > >
> > >> On Fri, May 7, 2021 at 9:33 AM Rene <rthruston88 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Does anyone have any recommendations for a sealant to replace the port
> > >> lights?
> > >> Thanks,
> > >> Rene'
> > >> #545
> > >> Little Wing
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >
>


-- 

[image: CRS-Designation-Logo_Horizontal_Color (1)]


Karl W Krueger - ABR, CRS, GRI,
RE/MAX Realty 100
Phone - 414-322-6541
Fax - 414-327-6870

Have a smooth sailing day.................................