Had our windows reglazed about a year ago...

[Becky]

but on the trip back across the channel last Sunday night every one leaked /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Phoned the company who did the job. Now waiting to see what they suggest.

Perhaps another business to name and shame.

Or

congratulate on customer service.

Watch this space..........

 

[[2574]]

Hmmmm,......interesting. We had our forward hatch reglazed and I had to send it back three times because rainwater penetrated through. I haven't yet subjected it to green water landing on it - I'm not hopeful. I'll be interested in swapping the supplier name with you, if you receive an unsatisfactory response, to see if it is the same supplier.

 

[capnsensible]

Welcome to the Moody Owners Leaky Windows Club. In the past 9 years I have tried every cure known to man - except the one that works. New windows, new sealant, new screws, even more sealant, crack cure, foul and abusive language, etc. We have now resorted to slapping another layer of duct tape around the frames from time to time and looking like the sort of boat that thieves feel sorry for and leave small gifts. I hope you find the grail!!

 

[TiggerToo]

... good luck Becky,

but in the meantime: where are they leaking from? Our Lewmar forehatch was leaking badly from its main rubber seal. Changed it for an expensive "original" to no avail. Lots of water in the forcabin /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif.
In the end I followed suggestions in this place and went to Seals Direct and talked to some very helpful guy on the end of the phone. the new seal (with PROPER adhesive) as installed as instructed and it works a treat.

Thanks, whoever suggested this! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Becky]

Where are they leaking from?

As far as I can tell, from the seal around the plastic. The seal onto the coachroof seems to be OK.

All the curtains are wet, and there was a wet patch on my side of the bed under the aft end of the window. There was also a damp patch on the port saloon cushion. The forehatch may have let a bit of water in. It has before when we were last in a gale. Proved to be salt crystals under the seal. There shouldn't have been any salt there yet, this was our first trip this year, and the crossing to France was under engine, as there was almost no wind.

I must admit to thinking duct tape around the window edges might be necessary for our holiday in 3 weeks if we can't get any help. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Phoned the company yesterday, phoned again today. Still waiting for them to ring back.

Thing is we also have a fault in the wiring from the masthead on the wind instrument, and our radar has packed up, having been away all winter being 'fixed'. The scanner stop rotating, and although it worked all the way across last Friday, it stopped as soon as we set off to come home.

It was like this at the end of the last season. So no cause found yet.

Still, most of our equipment is fine; a positive attitude.

 

[TiggerToo]

Duck tape might be aidea for a quick fix. The company should rectify the fault in due course. If they don't, and you name and shame them, you might consider phoning up Seals Direct. As I said, they were very helpful with my issue. Water ingress is a pain (corroded two lights, mouldy smell under the mattress etc etc). Windows should really BE watertight, even in a gale. Or am I being naive?

Good luck with your radar: I am looking at buying one myself, so Ill be listening for advice here.


ps why is your avatar wearing a beard? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Robin]

Yes windows and hatches should be watertight!

The windows on our last boat a 1978 Westerly 33 were a bit corroded around a couple of the frames but yet never leaked, nor did the elderly deck hatches. On our current Jeanneau, from 1988, we have 4 small and two full size opening deck hatches, 4 hull portlights, 2 opening to the cockpit and 2 to overboard - NONE leak, ever and all are the original Goiot.