Hi all, still at the repairs on our N28. I had posted earlier about the fixed portlights leaking some. The two Beckson opening portlights are leaking too. Both around the port seal and around the flange. So I figured it was time to pull them, rebed the frame and replace the seal. The screens also needed replacement. After scouring the net, I came to the conclusion that the portlights are the originals, as beckson changed the design in 1983. Anyway, they still make the replacement parts for the older ports. Mine are the 512 model. Anyway, the lenses are not very clear anymore either. So after much research, I figured a set of new lenses, seals and screens would cost me about $200.00. I found a company that sells the complete NEW 512 portlights for $116.00 each, so I ordered a new set. With sales tax, it cane to $250.00. More than I wanted to spend, but now I have all new components that should last another 35 years! I hope to replace them in the next week or so, weather permitting. I will be using Dow 795 white structural silicon to bed them. I thought about using butyl tape, but for this purpose, I think the 795 will be a better product. When I pull the fixed portlights with the aluminum frames, I will use the butyl tape for those. Need to get some butyl ordered. I hear there re some issue with the run of the mill butyl available compared that supplied by an on line company specializing in marine products. Anyone have any experience with their Bed-It Butyl Tape? Is there really any difference? I've use butyl before, and actually had a few rolls of it, but got rid of it a few years ago thinking I did not need it anymore. That was a mistake!
Thanks
Mitch
Thanks
Mitch