Any tips for bene 411 window seals fitting ??????????

[Jobs_a_ good_ un]

Bought 6 new seals last year and I can get them to fit inside the windows
There the oval ish windows on the coach house roof got one out ok but cant seem to get the new ones back in any one got any tips ???????????

 

[30boat]

Could you post some pics?

 

[thomashoebus]

What type is it? Lewmar old standard or new standard?
I changed all the seals on my bene 440. That's old standard.
Lewmar has some advice on their website http://en.lewmar.com/pdfs/Spares_Book_-_Portlight_Iss_2.pdf

 

[thomashoebus]

Lewmar Marine Ltd Southmoor Lane Havant Hampshire PO9 1JJ England Tel (44) 01705 471841
REPLACING STANDARD PORTLIGHT SEALS
1) Check The Seal.
Check that the seal which you have ordered is the correct size for the portlight which is to
have the seal replaced.
2) Remove The Old Seal.
The seal is held in place by an arrowhead which is forced into a cavity in the aluminium
extrusion of the outer frame of the portlight. In addition silicone sealant has been applied to
the cavity to aid assembly and help prevent leaks (see drawing on reverse).
3) Clean Out The Cavity In The Aluminium Outer Frame.
This may be done using a plastic scraper. Solvents should not be used to remove the old
silicone sealant because they may attack or otherwise damage the outer frame. It may
also result in damage or increase weathering of the acrylic should it come into contact
with the window.
4) Dry Fit The Seal
The seal is not the same on both sides, there is a slight step which appears as a line
along the seal. On one side of the seal the step is further away from the arrowhead than
on the other. Fit the seal with the step furthest from the arrowhead closest to the centre of
the portlight (see drawing on reverse).
Push the arrowhead into the cavity, a thin roller or blunt plastic "pusher" will make this
easier. Work from the middle of the portlight to the ends, doing the top and bottom edge
first. Work the corners in second and finish with the ends. The join in the seal should end
up in line with one of the hinges.
If the seal will not go into place it is possible that there may be some of the old sealant left
in the extrusion.
When the seal in dry fitted it should be possible to close the portlight.
5) Apply Sealant & Fit The Seal
Apply a bead of sealant all the way around the inside of the cavity. Fit the seal, close the
portlight and leave for the seal to dry.
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