[Rhodes22-list] Leaking Window

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Rummy: Great advice on port leak repair and Harbor Freight tool to help.

Congrats on retirement!

Bob  on R22 "NoKaOi 3 "

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On Jun 22, 2013, at 7:54 AM, R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:

> David,
> The quick method is to simply seal around the outside edge of the port and  
> continue sailing. The slower, longer lasting method, is to remove the port 
> using  wooden or plastic wedges and putty knives to remove the port. Clean 
> all the old  caulk off with acetone and then reinstall the port with a good 
> urethane or  neoprene caulk. This is a time consuming repair, as you do not 
> want to damage  the surrounding fiberglass, but it will last anywhere from 
> ten to fifteen years  depending on the quality of the materials you use.
> You can search the archives and I'm sure you will find a more in depth  
> description of the process.
> The dirty part of the water is coming from the crud that has collected  
> behind the port over the years. Things like spider crap, mold and mildew, 
> pollen  and even leaves have been found once the port is removed.
> 
> Rummy
> 
> 
> In a message dated 6/21/2013 3:32:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> chsyhkr at gmail.com writes:
> 
> one of  the windows above the bench seat in our galley has a very small
> leak.   Maybe a teaspoon after a big rain or extended cleaning.
> 
> The water is  coming in contact with something that darkens it quite a bit.
> I was  planning on removing the flange around the wind,  seeing what  is
> there, and resealing as  needed.
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> David B.  Craft
> Greensboro,  NC
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