Leaking Ports

[Chuck Gassert]

Fellow SailorsI have a few leaking opening ports that leak around the seal. It seems at heavy rains 3 or the 4 ports leak. I have tried everything but replacing. Any ideas on how to solve this issue? If you did replace them, what and where did you get the replacements?Thanks,Captain Chuck1994 Catalina 30MkIIIKent Narrows, MD.

 

[Jim S.]

Leaking Windows

I have a 30mkIII also and suspect leaking windows. The archives should have some information. Also see Main Sheet Tech Notes from Feb 03. Compare notes jstyrlander@cs.com

 

[Tony Carlisle]

Good Internet Article

There is a good article at www.YachtSurvey.com that goes into detail about how to repair window leaks. Click on "Maintenance" and then you will see the article on the list.Thanks.

 

[Dennis Stone]

Leaking window parts

I am working on this problem now and have ordered the seal between window and frame from Catalina direct. Haven't gotten it yet (only been one day) but am told will do all windows fo about $35 plus $15 for some kind of glue.

 

[Dennis Stone]

leaking windows

Chuck, I brought my boat down from Kent Narrows the first of May. I had the window problem. When I took the window and frame out I found that there was no (NO) seak between the frame and cabin on the outside. No wonder the thing leaked. I dont know if this is the way it came from the factory or a PO did not replace and tried to calk. At any rate I have ordered all the necessary parts and will seal them for good I hope. The butyle rubber tape Sounds and looks like a good idea. I bought a role and I can see where it will fill all the gaps. Thanks to the help from this site I feel confident the leaks will be cured.Dennis Stone77 Adventure (Previous SPLASH) SRFK

 

[Dennis Stone]

Leaking Windows 2

Chuck,Me again. I just received the parts from Catalina Direct to repair my window leak. The glue (sealant)that I paid $15.00 for turns out to be a tube of Boatlife Life-Seal which I already had bought from Boaters World for $9.00.Dennis77 SRFK #764

 

[Chuck Gassert]

leaking windows

Dennis,Sorry to hear that. It makes you wonder how much overhead they can charge boat owners and get away with it.Chuck