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indecentseas
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Initially Posted - 06/06/2013 :  20:29:48  Show Profile
There are two windows next to the head that open up for ventilation. On my boat, at least, the drainage for these ports seems very poorly designed. The windows are on an angle so water tends to pool in them. There are "gutters" to feed the water out but the gutter seems to be designed for the windows to be vertical. Because the windows are on an angle, the gutters are less effective, particularly if the boat leans to one side or the other.

I find that water pools in the windows and inevitably leaks into the boat.

Any tips for covering these up or encouraging the water to flow out?

How big a project is it to replace the seals?

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David Hopkins
Vancouver, British Columbia
'78 Swing Keel, Standard Rig, Dinette
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sethp001
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Response Posted - 06/06/2013 :  20:57:43  Show Profile
New seals fixed that problem on my boat. Easy job. Pried out the old ones, put in the new.

Occurred to me to use sealant to fix them in place, but decided not to bother. They haven't fallen out yet. No leaks yet.
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