leaking port lights and siezed pump out deck fitting

[dawniewilson]

Anybody out there know the size of a beneteau 310 portlight? Leaking and looking for new gaskets.
On the other topic - we can't open the head pump out on deck because it has seized - tried cranking it out but the whole thing comes up from the deck - any tips on how to open it?
thanks!

 

[cymeyer]

On your portlight qustion, you can find spare parts on the beneteau parts website. You can also get the price and then decide if you want to buy from them or Lewmar.

Website address: http://spareparts.beneteauusa.com

 

[Capn John]

Replace the aluminum pump-out fitting with a stainless steel one. The aluminum ones will seize up if not opened frequently; Beneteau discontinued them and replaced them with SS; you can order from Beneteau.

 

[Peggie Hall HeadMistress]

Replace the aluminum pump-out fitting with a stainless steel one. The aluminum ones will seize up if not opened frequently; Beneteau discontinued them and replaced them with SS; you can order from Beneteau.

John gave you the right advice. However, before just going ahead and ordering a new SS fitting from Beneteau, check the prices with marine retailers...starting with the online store right here on this site. And order an extra cap or two 'cuz pumpout fittings can't have a chain to prevent dropping the cap...it would prevent the seal needed to get any suction.