Anyone have issues with leaks on the main salon overhead windows.
Thanks in advance...
Thanks in advance...
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salon window leaks in a 2007 373
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Unfortunately, this is a common problem for owner's of 3_3 series Beneteaus. You can research archives for "343 Skylight Leaking" for more info. Short version is to remove sealer from perimeter of lens and reseal, for short term remedy; or remove the lens completely and rebed the existing lens or replace with a new lens. Dow 795 sealant is the preferred sealer. Beneteau no longer sells the sealer that was used at the factory when the boat was built.
Thumbs up for DC 795 but you won't find it at your home depot or even your chandlery. I found it at various insulation and cladding companies, and possibly large building glass outfits.
I ordered it from Amazon. Comes in a variety of colors. Two tubes should be sufficient, if only sealing the perimeter groove.
No need for any primers. Reasonable cost.
Window Leak on a 32.3
I have a 2006 Beneteau 32.3. The fixed skylight window is leaking in the corner. It could be a typical leak and be coming from an adjacent area. I had the 'yard' guys try to fix it last year but it still leaks. I am considering cleaning the silicon sealant out and taping off the area and re...
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See post #2.
I had a 393 and found after years of chasing the leak from the outside that the only solution is to CAREFULLY remove the skylight. I did it by using an oscillating saw to cut the mastic from the bottom. Once it was out I took it to a plastics shop where a new one was fashioned and reinstalled it per manufacturer’s instructions with Dow 795. I applied copious beads to the outer perimeter and to the two interior webs. Too much will squeeze out when the light is in place and properly weighted. While everything was still wet, I filled in the outside groove. For the first time in 8 years we had a dry interior.
I rebedded mine following this guys technique and product selection. I reefed it out with a windshield removal kit. Big project, but very happy with the results.
