Another thought: Harbor Freight has a set of nylon tools that they  
advertise as being used for auto body work, but I have found they work well for  
port repairs. Four pieces for $6.99 and they come in very handy for this  
project. You will still need several wooden wedges.
 
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-nylon-pry-bar-installer-kit-69668.html
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 6/22/2013 7:55:14 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
R22RumRunner at aol.com writes:

David,
The quick method is to simply seal around the outside  edge of the port and 
 
continue sailing. The slower, longer lasting  method, is to remove the port 
using  wooden or plastic wedges and  putty knives to remove the port. Clean 
all the old  caulk off with  acetone and then reinstall the port with a 
good 
urethane or  neoprene  caulk. This is a time consuming repair, as you do 
not 
want to damage   the surrounding fiberglass, but it will last anywhere from 
ten to fifteen  years  depending on the quality of the materials you use.
You can  search the archives and I'm sure you will find a more in depth   
description of the process.
The dirty part of the water is coming from  the crud that has collected  
behind the port over the years. Things  like spider crap, mold and mildew, 
pollen  and even leaves have been  found once the port is removed.

Rummy


In a message dated  6/21/2013 3:32:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
chsyhkr at gmail.com  writes:

one of  the windows above the bench seat in our galley has  a very small
leak.   Maybe a teaspoon after a big rain or  extended cleaning.

The water is  coming in contact with something  that darkens it quite a bit.
I was  planning on removing the flange  around the wind,  seeing what  is
there, and resealing as   needed.

Thoughts?


Regards,

David B.   Craft
Greensboro,   NC

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