Hello,
I have leaky windows on my 1978 Catalina 25 so I got the kit from catalina direct to replace the seals, but one of my windows (by the head) is a split slider. The trim from the kit does not fit it and I am hesitant to take the window apart in case I damage the track that the glass slides in or anything else and have no replacement for. I am also not sure if I can use the glazing seal from the kit on the side that is fixed with the sliding track in the way.
There is a rubber seal that goes on the outside of the window, it is stiff and misshapen now due to age, but it is a shape that I am having trouble finding a replacement -- Here is a picture and a close-up of the end. There is a square 5/16" insert that goes into the outer track and a 1/4 " flap that covers/protects the outside of the track and buts up against the glass.
There is an additional seal on the inside of the window, but I can't get it out without disassembling the window so I am not sure if that is a problem yet.
So here are my questions: Has anyone had success with fixing these windows up so that they do not leak? What did you do? Were you able to use the regular glazing seal? What rubber seal did you use to replace the original outer track protector? Is there anything special to look out for?
Thank you,
Judith
I have leaky windows on my 1978 Catalina 25 so I got the kit from catalina direct to replace the seals, but one of my windows (by the head) is a split slider. The trim from the kit does not fit it and I am hesitant to take the window apart in case I damage the track that the glass slides in or anything else and have no replacement for. I am also not sure if I can use the glazing seal from the kit on the side that is fixed with the sliding track in the way.
There is a rubber seal that goes on the outside of the window, it is stiff and misshapen now due to age, but it is a shape that I am having trouble finding a replacement -- Here is a picture and a close-up of the end. There is a square 5/16" insert that goes into the outer track and a 1/4 " flap that covers/protects the outside of the track and buts up against the glass.
There is an additional seal on the inside of the window, but I can't get it out without disassembling the window so I am not sure if that is a problem yet.
So here are my questions: Has anyone had success with fixing these windows up so that they do not leak? What did you do? Were you able to use the regular glazing seal? What rubber seal did you use to replace the original outer track protector? Is there anything special to look out for?
Thank you,
Judith
