Window leak
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Bobglas
- First Officer
- Posts: 204
- Joined: Sat May 12, 2012 1:00 pm
- Sailboat: MacGregor 26M
- Location: Jefferson, NY
Window leak
Starboard window over table leaking. Looks like tiny screws holding it in. Black silicone to seal? Anybody w experience?
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March
- Captain
- Posts: 970
- Joined: Wed May 24, 2006 7:54 am
- Sailboat: MacGregor 26X
- Location: Iowa, MacGregor 26X, Yamaha 4 stroke 50 HP
Re: Window leak
The topic has been discussed--do a little search. I had suggested an automobile related product meant to seal the windshields, but was gently, politely, and uncompromisingly rebuffed. The professional solution is to remove the window and redo the seals
My window no longer leaks
My window no longer leaks
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kenfyoozed
- First Officer
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- Sailboat: MacGregor 26D
- Location: Mobile, AL
Re: Window leak
Use Dow 795 and 3M VHB tape. VHB tape to help hold along with the screws and provides a small gap for the sealant to fill. Boat works today on youtube has a great video on this.
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NiceAft
- Admiral
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- Sailboat: MacGregor 26M
- Location: Upper Dublin,PA, USA: 2005M 50hp.Honda4strk.,1979 Phantom Sport Sailboat, 9'Achilles 6HP Merc 4strk
Re: Window leak
Check out this in the Mods section. It's for a replacement, but it should give you the info you need for a repair if you don't wish to replace.
https://macgregorsailors.com/mods/index ... tem&id=806
https://macgregorsailors.com/mods/index ... tem&id=806
Ray ~~_/)~~