heres the problem. The angle of the cabin house wall is so inclined that when it rains the water lays against the porthole. if you open it, you dump water into the interior. I want to locate a porthole that is designed to prevent this. Thanks guys, Tim torpedo1953@yahoo.com
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In the interim
A dust pan works great. Positioned just below the port, it collects the water when opening - a poor man's solution to a poor design.
A dust pan works great. Positioned just below the port, it collects the water when opening - a poor man's solution to a poor design.
leak-proof portlight
To my knowledge the Cherubini 44 portlight (which my dad, NOT Herreshoff, designed) is the only one that does not leak or drain standing water when opened as a vent. They don't all have to leak! --good design can avoid that. This portlight can be seen in Ferenc Mate's book 'Best Boats to Build or Buy' (c.1980). I am not sure if these are available in all sizes but if demand warrants it I could perhaps make them so. I welcome enquiries. JC
To my knowledge the Cherubini 44 portlight (which my dad, NOT Herreshoff, designed) is the only one that does not leak or drain standing water when opened as a vent. They don't all have to leak! --good design can avoid that. This portlight can be seen in Ferenc Mate's book 'Best Boats to Build or Buy' (c.1980). I am not sure if these are available in all sizes but if demand warrants it I could perhaps make them so. I welcome enquiries. JC
JC - I have two ports out right now...
The six larger ports are 8" X 16". Maybe there are enough of us to get a quantity discount. It seems New Found Metals are the most popular replacement, if going stainless or bronze. What are the specs on the ports yoiu mentioned. Jerry Jabes jabesj@yahoo.com
The six larger ports are 8" X 16". Maybe there are enough of us to get a quantity discount. It seems New Found Metals are the most popular replacement, if going stainless or bronze. What are the specs on the ports yoiu mentioned. Jerry Jabes jabesj@yahoo.com
Beckson Rain-drain?
Seems that someone tried the Beckson and they actually do drain. I can attest, the NFM portlights do NOT drain. I have replaced all ten on the cabin trunk(six 7x15's and four 5x12's) and they are worse than the original Grays. The angle is just too great. One trick is to glue some heavy yarn to the low spot on the spigot. This will wick the water away given enough time. My own solution is to walk around the boat with a good sponge when I first go aboard. I do this at the same time that I use the mop to get rid of all the spider webs!
Seems that someone tried the Beckson and they actually do drain. I can attest, the NFM portlights do NOT drain. I have replaced all ten on the cabin trunk(six 7x15's and four 5x12's) and they are worse than the original Grays. The angle is just too great. One trick is to glue some heavy yarn to the low spot on the spigot. This will wick the water away given enough time. My own solution is to walk around the boat with a good sponge when I first go aboard. I do this at the same time that I use the mop to get rid of all the spider webs!
JC -Consider me enquiring
Within a year I probably face replacing some, if not all, the ports. I suspect to convert to the type on the larger Cherubini would require doing them all at one to preserve the good looks. But if someone pursues this idea I would be interested in knowing more. You can contact me at slamont@sacbee.com Regards, Sanders s/v Good News
Within a year I probably face replacing some, if not all, the ports. I suspect to convert to the type on the larger Cherubini would require doing them all at one to preserve the good looks. But if someone pursues this idea I would be interested in knowing more. You can contact me at slamont@sacbee.com Regards, Sanders s/v Good News
I'm Intetested
I'm interested in repalcing all the portlights on my newly aquired 37-C. I'm very interested in finding out more about the "leak-proof portlights" mentioned by JC. Thanks, Morrie
I'm interested in repalcing all the portlights on my newly aquired 37-C. I'm very interested in finding out more about the "leak-proof portlights" mentioned by JC. Thanks, Morrie
No-Leak Portlights
One of the best features of the 37C is the great deal of air and light down below. (Notice I did NOT say "water"!) When we were faced with the port replacement, we decided to go the extra mile (read: $$$$!). Because all the trim above decks is SS, we looked for polished SS, not bronze. We found the ports, made in Taiwan, marketed as "Hood", and available now through Pompanette in Florida. We got ours through MMI in Newport Beach, and you can see some reference to them in the archives. When I look at Pompanette, I see that the spigot angle just says "angled", and I suppose that means the 22-1/2-degrees. If you are buying all ten, it might be wise to haggle on the price a bit, and if you want the 11th one in the quarter-berth, remember that it is not angled. The most important thing is the SPIGOT ANGLE. All the ports on the 37C need to be at least 22-1/2-degrees, and preferably more, maybe 30-degrees. Ours are 22-1/2 and they are dead flat when installed. They don't collect much water, but an additional 5-degrees would do the trick. For the extra $$$ we got Great ports that work great and look great. One of our best investments in the boat.
One of the best features of the 37C is the great deal of air and light down below. (Notice I did NOT say "water"!) When we were faced with the port replacement, we decided to go the extra mile (read: $$$$!). Because all the trim above decks is SS, we looked for polished SS, not bronze. We found the ports, made in Taiwan, marketed as "Hood", and available now through Pompanette in Florida. We got ours through MMI in Newport Beach, and you can see some reference to them in the archives. When I look at Pompanette, I see that the spigot angle just says "angled", and I suppose that means the 22-1/2-degrees. If you are buying all ten, it might be wise to haggle on the price a bit, and if you want the 11th one in the quarter-berth, remember that it is not angled. The most important thing is the SPIGOT ANGLE. All the ports on the 37C need to be at least 22-1/2-degrees, and preferably more, maybe 30-degrees. Ours are 22-1/2 and they are dead flat when installed. They don't collect much water, but an additional 5-degrees would do the trick. For the extra $$$ we got Great ports that work great and look great. One of our best investments in the boat.
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