side glass leaks

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Dec 17, 2009
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hunter 29.5 Québec
Does anyone as a clue on how to repair a hunter 29.5 side glass. Those glasses ar not svrew to the deck. I removed/cleaned it and put back some silicone. But the result is...leaking again ???:cussing:

Thanks for any help


Yvan
 

KD3PC

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Sep 25, 2008
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boatless rainbow Callao, VA
You will need to remove all the existing sealant with a solvent, then use DOW 295 adhesive. Although it is technically a "silicone" sealant, it does not play well with normal silicone caulks, thus it leaks when other things are placed on it, similarly for the window, it needs to be cleaned very well, solvent and or primer depending on the material.

I used sandbags and dive weights and small spacers on the lower edge to keep things alligned properly. On some there is a screw hole on each edge that can be used to affix the glass until the 295 settles, then remove the screw and fill that hole with 295.

There should be a couple of DIY posts here to provide more detail should you need it. ie

http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?p=791596&highlight=dow 295
http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?p=791596&highlight=dow 295

DOW 295 can be bought from most commercial glaziers, and it comes in colors. It is dated and I would not do all the prep and expect good results with out of date product.

YMMV, the prep is the key....both the glass edge as well as the boat frame area
 

BLIGHT

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Feb 10, 2004
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Hunter 35.5 Middle River Maryand
The correct DOW part number is 795. The 295 is Siki's part number. As mentioned prep work is very important and all of the old "stuff" needs to be removed. Also, strongly suggest that all areas around the port opening be taped to eliminate the 795 from coming in contact with unwanted places.
 
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