[Alberg30] Salon Window Leaks

[sousa, stephen (ENG)]

I purchase a commerical window glazing compound (butal rubber) for this
application. It fills the voids between the port glass and cabin while
providing a flexible seal. Most glass companies carry the product and it is
very inexpensive approx. $3.00 a roll. The other benefit is that the frame
can be removed from the boat without bending the frames.

Stephen 
#114
 

-----Original Message-----
From: John Allen [mailto:galleon at shaw.ca] 
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 4:58 PM
To: Alberg 30 public list
Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Salon Window Leaks


I used a very sharp flat, flexible, 1.5" spatula which would be used to
spread hole filler, to cut the grey rubbery substance.

I found that adding a compressible tubing similar to windshield washer hose
between the window plastic and inner frame all the way around helped to keep
pressure on the joint since the "glass"  doesn't fill the cutout well. Seems
to be a regular maintenance problem for this series of hull.  I have thought
of leaving a small drain opening in the outside frame at the bottom to
remove standing water, but a channel would have to be cut in the fiberglass
of the outer cabin.

I wonder if others have tried this?

Skybird #522

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob" <bob at fox.nstn.ca>
To: "Alberg30" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 10:27 AM
Subject: [Alberg30] Salon Window Leaks


> Hi All,
>
> I have one of the large windows that leak in the salon.
> It is a small leak just enough to make an annoying wet spot on the 
> settee cushion. I have removed the bolts in the frame, but I cannot 
> get the frame off.
>
> It looks like a grey caulking compound between the window frames. 
> Perhaps
it
> is the original sealant.
>
> How do I remove the frame?
>
> It would be nice to remove the frame with little damage to the window. 
> There must be a few tips and tricks to do this. I am afraid of bending 
> the window frame in order to reseal the frame.
>
> If and when I could remove the frame, what caulking is recommended for 
> sealing the window frames?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob
>
> A30 #560


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