Next Question - Leaky windows

[burgundyben]

As you can see above, I have done silicone on half one side, so its 4 evenings to finish.

I've done it the way I have to allow disassemblification.

Then I have to tackle two of these

 

[pvb]

I've done it the way I have to allow disassemblification.

Looking good, but is "disassemblification" a word??

 

[burgundyben]

Looking good, but is "disassemblification" a word??

It is now.

 

[Tranona]

Looking good, but is "disassemblification" a word??

he's doing his bit to help the "English" language keep up with the creation of new words.

There was a report in the paper the other day that "International" English is now the primary source of new words.

 

[coopec]

he's doing his bit to help the "English" language keep up with the creation of new words.

There was a report in the paper the other day that "International" English is now the primary source of new words.

Do you really think that comment is on topic?

I really don't think a "wiper blade type seal" will handle extreme conditions. Every motor car manufacturer knows that as they leave drain holes in the bottom of car doors.

Maybe this is appropriate?

» Alwest Window Rain Deflectors

 

[coopec]

Welcome back!

If dorade vents leak, it's usually due to poor design/construction or insufficient scuppers.

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Yep! I won't argue with that. That's my next step - increase the scuppers.

 

[Tranona]

Do you really think that comment is on topic?

I really don't think a "wiper blade type seal" will handle extreme conditions. Every motor car manufacturer knows that as they leave drain holes in the bottom of car doors.

Maybe this is appropriate?

» Alwest Window Rain Deflectors

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No, I don't think it is appropriate. The OP has more than enough advice and information on various methods of sealing the windows. The boat is over 40 years old and the seals have perished. with the seals replaced - plenty of photos in this thread to show you what they look like - they will no longer leak. It may well be that Captain Tolleys will be a temporary fix.

All this is very well established and certainly no need to start adding bits onto the side of the boat that don't fix the basic problem. The little canopy you show is there because the sliding windows let rain in when open, which is not the OPs problem.