KC_Sundancer
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- Sep 8, 2009
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- Boat Info
- 1985 270DA Sundancer,Simrad 4G Radar,Lowrance Gen2 GPS/Sonar/Structure Scan,F350 7.3l Diesel, tri-ax
- Engines
- twin Mercruiser 185R's (v6's) w/SE106 drives, "High Five" stainless props, Mercury 280 RIB w/9.9 Mer
Looks like I'll be replacing the seals for my side windows and front hatch this winter... The massive storm Saturday made some leaking evident. Anyone replace the side window seals? Is it best to remove them completely?
I did not replace the seals but have completely removed the frames, windows and seals to re-bed the window panels and re-seal the frame to the deck.
I do not recall if they were held in with screws of through bolts originally but mine are through bolts now.
Definitely a two person job putting the screws in.
Another common area for leaking is the rub rail channel / deck joint. Water finds it's way to the rail fasteners then seeps in through the holes.
I replaced loose fasteners and sealed the top edge of the rail with a bead of 3M 4200UV - no more leaks.
You may have seen this snapshot earlier in the thread:
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