On my 83', the Grey opening ports each have screw three closurers. The screw closure is attached by a removable pin to 2 "U" shaped pegs molded into the port. To date, I've had 3 of these "U" pegs break, so that now I have 3 ports with only 2 closures instead of three - and each one leaks. Any ideas on how to repair without replacing the whole port? Thanks!
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Ed Schenck
Call Pompanette?
Gray ports are now owned by Pompanette but their web-site is now undergoing a makeover. You could call them to see if they can supply just the inside frame: T: 603.826.5791. Someone tried to glue those posts on one of mine to no avail. I know that you can purchase the rubber seals for those ports. Then you wouldn't have to crank down so hard on the latches.
Gray ports are now owned by Pompanette but their web-site is now undergoing a makeover. You could call them to see if they can supply just the inside frame: T: 603.826.5791. Someone tried to glue those posts on one of mine to no avail. I know that you can purchase the rubber seals for those ports. Then you wouldn't have to crank down so hard on the latches.
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Paul Akers
Same here
I had one pull out of an elliptical hull port. It was attached to the inner trim ring. Had to buy a new port. It wasn't hard to change and took about an hour. I got the replacement from Pompanette.
I had one pull out of an elliptical hull port. It was attached to the inner trim ring. Had to buy a new port. It wasn't hard to change and took about an hour. I got the replacement from Pompanette.
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Don
Be Careful
I ordered port parts through Boat US Special Order desk. Boat US can get a better price than going direct to Bowmar, aka Gray, aka Pompenette. But, be carefule that you get the correct part number. The original parts were for the correct size opening, but were for an elipical rather than retangular port (I have an '84 31'.) The web sight is the best place to look at the port to ensure you have the correct part number. Even the folks at Bowmar gave me the wrong number.
I ordered port parts through Boat US Special Order desk. Boat US can get a better price than going direct to Bowmar, aka Gray, aka Pompenette. But, be carefule that you get the correct part number. The original parts were for the correct size opening, but were for an elipical rather than retangular port (I have an '84 31'.) The web sight is the best place to look at the port to ensure you have the correct part number. Even the folks at Bowmar gave me the wrong number.
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perry baskier
epoxy
If your really don't want to replace, I used epoxy and hardwood painted to mach, looks good and you can't tell if you don't know. that is to say no one has notised yet. I used the same pin idea and made small blocks of hard wood, the harder the better. I had already replace, and the new port lights arn't made any better.
If your really don't want to replace, I used epoxy and hardwood painted to mach, looks good and you can't tell if you don't know. that is to say no one has notised yet. I used the same pin idea and made small blocks of hard wood, the harder the better. I had already replace, and the new port lights arn't made any better.
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Howard Bryan
Port replacement
We have a 1986 H-31, and all six opening ports needed work, and the formerly transparent plastic no longer is. Boat US offers the original equipment replacement, but also offer a Beckson "Rain Drain" port that appeared to be the same size, and they were on sale for about $50 each. I ordered six, on account of the good price. Found that the major difference between the ports is that the Beckson ports have the drain located at different places. There was also a slight difference in the shape of the elliptical ends, but both problems were easy to deal with. I re-cut the ends and cut new channels with a round "Surf-form" tool, filled the old drain channels with epoxy paste. There had been some leakage around the old port, and the plywood core was delaminating. Again, epoxy to the rescue, this time a low-viscosity laminating resin injected into the affected area. The finished job doesn't leak, can be seen through, and looks decent. Took about 2 hours for the first one. The rest will have to wait for a no-wind day. Hey, I'm no ant! Howard s/v Valhalla
We have a 1986 H-31, and all six opening ports needed work, and the formerly transparent plastic no longer is. Boat US offers the original equipment replacement, but also offer a Beckson "Rain Drain" port that appeared to be the same size, and they were on sale for about $50 each. I ordered six, on account of the good price. Found that the major difference between the ports is that the Beckson ports have the drain located at different places. There was also a slight difference in the shape of the elliptical ends, but both problems were easy to deal with. I re-cut the ends and cut new channels with a round "Surf-form" tool, filled the old drain channels with epoxy paste. There had been some leakage around the old port, and the plywood core was delaminating. Again, epoxy to the rescue, this time a low-viscosity laminating resin injected into the affected area. The finished job doesn't leak, can be seen through, and looks decent. Took about 2 hours for the first one. The rest will have to wait for a no-wind day. Hey, I'm no ant! Howard s/v Valhalla
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Ron B
Replacing Portlights
I replaced all of the lenses in the Gray EnterprisesBomar Portlights in my 83 Hunter 34 2-3 years ago. I also replaced all of the gaskets at the same time. Not only could I see out of them, they didn't leak anymore (I had already removed the frames and resealed them). I purchased my replacements through JSI (see SAILNET). The cost was acceptable and they knew exactly what I needed. It only took about 5 miniutes per portlight to replace them. It was easy, but you do have to use care when pressing the pin out of one hinge and if I remember correctly you also have to unscrew the screw out of the other one even after you have removed the wing nut. You will still have the problem of standing water because of the location of the drain holes. But it's alot cheaper than replacing the whole thing. I don't know where you live, but I live on Puget Sound so I replaced the smoked leses with clear. It lightened up the interior of the boat significantly.
I replaced all of the lenses in the Gray EnterprisesBomar Portlights in my 83 Hunter 34 2-3 years ago. I also replaced all of the gaskets at the same time. Not only could I see out of them, they didn't leak anymore (I had already removed the frames and resealed them). I purchased my replacements through JSI (see SAILNET). The cost was acceptable and they knew exactly what I needed. It only took about 5 miniutes per portlight to replace them. It was easy, but you do have to use care when pressing the pin out of one hinge and if I remember correctly you also have to unscrew the screw out of the other one even after you have removed the wing nut. You will still have the problem of standing water because of the location of the drain holes. But it's alot cheaper than replacing the whole thing. I don't know where you live, but I live on Puget Sound so I replaced the smoked leses with clear. It lightened up the interior of the boat significantly.
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