Front window is leaking.

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Front window is leaking.
I have a 1980 Carver 28 with a flying bridge with medal frame front windows below the bridge. It looks like the window needs to be resealed. Has anyone taken off the front medal window and tried to reseal. Good size window I guess 3 feet by 3 feet or better to try to remove. I don't know what to expect or find. I'm thinking of loosing one side at a time and trying to put sealant under to stop the leaks. It looks like it is screwed to the fiberglass every 6 inches along the frame. The trick is to lift the window for the sealant and not bend the frame or crack the window. Suggestions?

Bruce
 
Bruce,

That's not a big window, try 12 feet by 5 feet or so thats in two pieces. I had mine sealed by a glass company and they did a fair job except each corner at the top. Not sure your's will be the same but the corners of mine are at the same point where the fiberglass begins the radius around the side. They used a 1/8 inch thick x 1 inch wide tape sealant all around. I ended up having to add some silicone sealant around the edges of the corner where the radius is. I'd suggest you remove the entire window and use the tape sealant all around then put the window back in. You're going to have to remove all the screws anyway, so might as well do it one time instead of a couple times if you still have a leak.
 
Do a search for the Dave Pascoe article on rebedding leaky windows. Good info. Good luck.
 
I have 390 Sea Ray Sedan that had water leaks under the metal frame for the windshield. I loosen the bolts that held the frame to the fiberglass and drove wedges under the frame to raise it 1/2 inch. My leaks turned out to be around the bolts. The fiberglass turns up to keep the water out on mine.
 
If ya want to buy yourself some time try this stuff, it really does work. "Capt Tolleys creeping crack cure".

http://www.captaintolley.com/

I had a couple window leaks 4 years ago, I was told to try this stuff. I followed the directions by giving it a few treatments and today I still have no leaks. I live in the Seattle area if that helps tell ya anything (wet).
I did not check to see if boatfix carrys it.
 
I have some Capt Tolleys creeping crack cure and will try it. I forgot I had it.
Bruce
 
I just ordered some, I'm going to give it a shot in my leaky window
 
I just found out the hard way that we have a leak, right above the V-berth
where my wife's head lays at night.
 
I removed the windshield (10' beam, 2 front, 2 side sections) and re-sealed the base.

Still leaks through the glass bedding, so I'm going to give that stuff a try...might even try to seal my swim platform turned to swim spring board.
 
I did my windshield last weekend, now I gotta wait for it to rain. I'll let you all know if it worked.
 
After taking my front window out & rebedding, the leak got worse - went to the canvas shop and covered them - no leaks after 7 years!!
 
I think our leak is in the seal between the aluminum and the glass.
I am trying to find the gasket, but it is hard right now.
I resealed everything and it still leaks when we get a turd floater.
 
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Originally posted by HOGAN

I did my windshield last weekend, now I gotta wait for it to rain. I'll let you all know if it worked.

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PSSSST.....Hogan.....Yeah, you....Hogan....Come ova heeaah. Oodee Oofah; you nevah heared of a gahdin hose.
 
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