[C320-list] Opening Port gasket alternatives

[ptormey 4square.net]

Thanks to all who replied. Even alternate sources want about $50. I'm likely to go to the hardware store and find a suitable replacement. They make a wide range of them for refrigerators etc.   I'll let you know if I find one.

And I'll try the "clean and AmorAll" approach too.

John, I've got the "new style" that doesn't use o-rings and the leak is definitely where the rubber meets the window.



Pat
Pat Tormey
s/v Blues Skies
Newport RI

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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of John Stetson via C320-list
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Opening Port gasket alternatives

I had an issue with the portlights leaking also.  I talked with Lewmar, who provided a fix.  Mine are the "old standard" used on boats from 1980 to 1998.  They are about 7-1/2" by about 14-1/2" , with the rotating locking dogs on the interior.  There are two horizontal joints on the exterior of the frame, one on each side.  I had talked with Catalina Direct, who first suggested o-ring replacement, which I did, and then tried the silicone grease to soften the gaskets, both with no resolution.  Lewmar provided a fix for frame leaks, which I have attached.  It is simple - "To fix the leak, do not remove the portlight from the boat.  With the portlight in place remove as much of the gasket material from [the horizontal joints on] the outside frame as possible and replace with silicone sealant."  I taped each side and applied as much silicon sealant as I could force into the joint.  The leaks are gone!  Good luck.


John Stetson
Morning Star...Again
Hull #578
Shelburne, VT


On Tue, Sep 19, 2023 at 4:56 PM Dave Hupe via C320-list < c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Another resource:
> https://hatchmasters.com/
> Dave Hupe
> 1994 C320 #32
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> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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>   On Tue, Sep 19, 2023 at 12:39 PM, ptormey 4square.net via C320-list<
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:   #1037 2005 seems to have Lewmar
> 7-1/2" x 14-7/16" port lights.
>
> I can't believe that I'd have to pay nearly $60 to replace the simple 
> rubber gasket. Has anybody found a better solution that doesn't come 
> with a 'boat owner' penalty tax?
>
> thanks
>
> Pat
> Pat Tormey
> s/v Blues Skies
> Newport RI
>
>
>