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Moisture around porthole windows - Misdirection - 11-10-2021
I've read about the boatdry system, never had a need for it.
I was able to reuse 5 out of 6 gaskets last time I did mine, but I knew #6 needed replaced before I started.
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RE: Moisture around porthole windows - Lobsta - 11-10-2021
I also was told by the surveyor that the readings around port side portal forward was a little high. Seems like common issue. I'll look for the you tube vids and take a crack at it in the spring.
Moisture around porthole windows - jmk - 11-12-2021
For the moisture around the anchor locker, you can drill a sparse matrix of 1/4” holes on the underside of the laminate without compromising the structure. Then over time (years) the area will dry out.
For the wet foam under the port light, I assume you mean the cabin trim not the hull laminate. Yes, you can let that dry out.
When rebedding the port light frames, I do NOT recommend using 3M 4000UV. Over time, it simply disappears. I’d probably now use 3M marine silicone after cleaning all surfaces with acetone.
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RE: Moisture around porthole windows - GeoDoc - 11-12-2021
I am wondering how much silicon I should use on the port hole frame when installing a new gasket? Does one put a small bead around the track jusr so it will stick or a larger bead spread around to cover the entire track's area?
I have the recommended Dow 732 silicon.
I bought some caulk/silicon remover spray at ACE Hardware that is to remove it in pieces rather than dissolve the old silicon. Anything work better?
Moisture around porthole windows - Misdirection - 11-12-2021
When removing and cleaning up the old silicon, paint thinner worked really good.
I was very generous with the bead, and cleaned up the excess.
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RE: Moisture around porthole windows - MC1600 - 11-13-2021
I just got new seals/screens from Tiara and they sent an entire tube (squeeze tube, not caulk gun size) for each porthole. So I’m presuming they want a good bit on each.
RE: Moisture around porthole windows - GeoDoc - 11-13-2021
(11-13-2021, 12:36 AM)MC1600 Wrote: I just got new seals/screens from Tiara and they sent an entire tube (squeeze tube, not caulk gun size) for each porthole. So I’m presuming they want a good bit on each.
Did your kit have seals and screens or were the screens embedded in the seals?
Moisture around porthole windows - Misdirection - 11-13-2021
My kit from GG Schmitt came with the gasket and screen as separate pieces.
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