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Our 1979 Dickerson 41' ketch, On Eagles' Wings, has the original bronze ports. There is a rubber gasket that provides a watertight seal, or at least it once did. Have any of you had experience with replacing that seal? What material did you use and where did you get it?
Thanks to those that have helped with other questions. It is great to benefit from the forum's collective experience.
Hi Art,
I assume we are talking about the gaskets around the opening parts and not the sealant used in permanently mounting the frames. “Crew Rest” has Bomar hatches and ports. They use 1/2″ gasket material that is sold by the foot at West Marine, etc. It has adhesive on one edge. You merely pull off the old, cut the new to length and press it in place. The new gasket material is round, but don't let that confuse you, it goes square over time.
Thanks! I am not sure if our ports are Bomar, but it seems likely. Do your ports look like the one in the picture I posted?
There are not exactly alike, but your knobs look to be like Bomar knobs. Have a look on the web. You will want to get it right because some models use 1/2″ and some use 9/16″. Remember now that I ordered gasket material from Jamestown Distributors. Let's get a D41 person up here on the Forum to help, please.
A buddy of mine re-sealed his gaskets on old bronze ports…… & got gasket material from Mcmaster Carr
They have many different types of material & will sell by the foot…
Here is a link to a “how to”
http://sv-rhapsody.blogspot.com/2011/03/port-gaskets.htmlmike
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I have had many problems with leaking portholes and find overtime they get distorted and gasket replacement does not work.
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Take a look at their web site. http://commutercruiser.com/solving-the-rainy-day-puddling-porthole-dilemma/
I will try them and let you know. But their wide number of users see very satisfied
Joe Irish Mist
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