Recent hard rains have proven that the big leaks are now gone. I haven’t been able to find small leaks either but I’m still rebedding the remaining deck hardware, ports, windows and other possible sources for future leaks. In the last few days I’ve rebedded a few more lifeline stanchions and have rebuilt/sealed the small windows or portlights in the forward cabin of the Pearson 28.
Fortunately the small window uses the same seals that the larger cabin windows do and due to it’s small size cleaning and resealing it was easy after doing the larger windows. The small, opening portlight was made by Bomar and I was able to find the proper seal for it too. Beyond installing new seals, screens and fasteners it’s a lot of fun to polish up the soft alumimum frames of these portlights. I’m not expecting the shine to last too long so have taken a few photos to remind me of how good they can look. Maybe these photos will motivate me to polish the aluminum again sometime in the future.
Where did you find the proper seal for the Bomar portlight? Manufacturer? Part no?
Thanks
I purchased the seal from Lewis Marine through the boatyard where the boat is. The seal is Bomar part #P100-51 and is available from many sources. It is a round 1/2″ diameter neoprene seal with a strip of adhesive. A web search for Bomar p100-51 should turn up lots of sources but here is one with a good price:
http://www.downwindmarine.com/Hatch-Gasket-Round-1-2-p-710766.html