Windshield Vent Seal Replacement

Capt.Will

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1997 Sea Ray 330 Sundancer
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7.4 MPI Mercruiser Inboards
The seal for the windshield vent on my 1997 330DA is looking aged and I would like to replace it. Does anyone have any easy solutions or a part number for this handy? I have searched Flounder Pounder with no luck so far. Hav also read several other threads that do not really come up with any sure solutions.

The Taylor gaskets page is out of commission these days it seems. But, hopeful to find some sort of new solution. Thanks for any help.
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I have seen a few people on here go to Home Depot and buy self stick door insulation to replace.

I did mine a couple years ago from Taylor made. You have to go thru Colony. They have the part number and order it and taylor made fabricates it. Mine was around $250.
 
My local Sea Ray parts distributor quoted $250 for replacement gasket from Taylor. I went the Home Depot route.
 
Just curious are you water tight using Home Depot and it doesn’t stick to the glass in the heat or stick when it’s closed for a while ?

I'm water-tight. Took me two tries to get it right. But it's been thru several rainstorms with no leakage. The difficulty was actually finding a product that was wide and thick enough. There's a substantial gap between glass and frame.

It was late fall when I installed, so I haven't tested the heat-stick issue yet.

I was being tongue-in-cheek about the Home Depot solution. I actually used automotive weather stripping, although after looking back thru my purchases I can't find the exact product. Still, I'm reasonably confident that it shouldn't stick.

Good luck,
Rob
 
IF anyone with a solution has
I'm water-tight. Took me two tries to get it right. But it's been thru several rainstorms with no leakage. The difficulty was actually finding a product that was wide and thick enough. There's a substantial gap between glass and frame.

It was late fall when I installed, so I haven't tested the heat-stick issue yet.

I was being tongue-in-cheek about the Home Depot solution. I actually used automotive weather stripping, although after looking back thru my purchases I can't find the exact product. Still, I'm reasonably confident that it shouldn't stick.

Good luck,
Rob

Rob, I would love to know the products that you used and the possible procedures you went through to complete this. Thanks for any further instruction. Will
 
IF anyone with a solution has


Rob, I would love to know the products that you used and the possible procedures you went through to complete this. Thanks for any further instruction. Will
I'm out of town until Thursday. I'll dig around when I get home and see what I can find...

Rob
 
I found the remaining seal that I bought. I still don't know where I got it.

But I've got about 12 feet left over. I'd be happy to mail you both 6 feet. That would give you plenty to try it, mess it up, and try again. ;)

Just PM me an address if you're interested.

Rob
 

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I found the remaining seal that I bought. I still don't know where I got it.

But I've got about 12 feet left over. I'd be happy to mail you both 6 feet. That would give you plenty to try it, mess it up, and try again. ;)

Just PM me an address if you're interested.

Rob
I have some of that seal at home. I just don't know how you made that work. I imagine you probably used some adhesive to make two pieces together?

The search continues.
 
I purchased mine in Aug 2018 from MarineMax Baltimore. You can try them but just know this was for my window vent. They can double check size for you.


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I have some of that seal at home. I just don't know how you made that work. I imagine you probably used some adhesive to make two pieces together?

The search continues.
Hey Capt Will,

Yes, I got some Loctite vinyl glue from the local hardware store. I cut each piece just slightly long (about 1/4 inch) so that I could butt the ends together under slight pressure.
I did this late last summer, so I'm not sure how well it work for the long term, but so far so good. No leaks, no problem with the vent window sticking closed.

Best,

Rob
 
I may have a break in this case of marine manufacturing negligence (i.e. Taylor).

I am currently talking with a manufacture about this and they have some possibly promising news about the gasket. As soon as I hear back with conformation I will pass it on to this group. Thanks.
 
I may have a break in this case of marine manufacturing negligence (i.e. Taylor).

I am currently talking with a manufacture about this and they have some possibly promising news about the gasket. As soon as I hear back with conformation I will pass it on to this group. Thanks.

Following, I just took mine out and looking for options.
 
Following, I just took mine out and looking for options.

Have not heard an update since April 1 with no shipping update. FP Marine is having this gasket manufactured but because the the world pandemic it may be delayed. As soon as I hear back from them I will pass it along. Trust me, I really need this too. Mine was in seriously bad shape and I have removed it from the boat. So, if I do not have this by launch time I will have to tape it up and it will not be usable.
 
Have not heard an update since April 1 with no shipping update. FP Marine is having this gasket manufactured but because the the world pandemic it may be delayed. As soon as I hear back from them I will pass it along. Trust me, I really need this too. Mine was in seriously bad shape and I have removed it from the boat. So, if I do not have this by launch time I will have to tape it up and it will not be usable.

Ok, sounds great. I am going ahead with a possible alternate fix and will let you know how that works out. I found a different kind of foam rubber seal that may work. I'll keep in touch.
 
Ok, sounds great. I am going ahead with a possible alternate fix and will let you know how that works out. I found a different kind of foam rubber seal that may work. I'll keep in touch.
Any ideas you have to share would be spectacular. I really, really look forward to using this windshield vent this summer and without this seal it will be a lost cause. Thanks, William
 
I have been told my numerous people that this (3M weatherstrip adhesive) was the best product to use for this project. I picked a tube up for about $10 (5 oz.) I have it ready and raring to go. Just waiting for some gasket to use it on.

The product number is 08008

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I have been told my numerous people that this (3M weatherstrip adhesive) was the best product to use for this project. I picked a tube up for about $10 (5 oz.) I have it ready and raring to go. Just waiting for some gasket to use it on.

The product number is 08008

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That's good stuff. I call it gorilla snot - you'll soon find out why.
 

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