Hi Bruce
Any permanent leak replacement requires a removal / cleaning / new window / use a suitable sealer & adhesive such as Dow 795 or similar. An interim solution is use 3M decorative tape (black??) and tape over the joint of window and cabin top. We did this for several years and it stopped the leaks until we could do the permanent replacement. Best of luck John and Maryann Legacy III 1982 C&C 34 Noank, CT From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 12:05 PM To: C&C List Cc: Bruce Whitmore Subject: Stus-List Sealing fixed portlights / windows, 1994 C&C 37/40+ Hello again everyone, Our C&C 37/40+ has a minor leak or two through the fixed portlights windows. I have read up on the removal & re-installation process, and many seem to be recommending the VHB tape and Dow 795 sealer approach (or similar). I would like to seal the fixed portlights in place without replacing them for now. While they are showing some crazing, and I intend to eventually replace them (say in 18 months or so), in the short term I simply want to stop all leaks so that we can prevent any further staining of the teak. Does anyone have a recommendation as far as doing this? Should I simply attempt to carefully mask the fiberglass & plexiglass on the exterior and apply a bead of Dow 795? Would it be better to apply a thin layer on the inside? Or, am I guilty of wishful thinking? Thanks! Bruce Whitmore (847) 404-5092 (mobile) bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
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