Window leaking...any solutions?

[pfish]

Hey guys!

I have a Parker 2320. Front bunk window seems to be leaking. I had somebody come over and put some vasaline on it to no avail. If I had to guess I would say the seal is not sealing. Any suggestions? Anybody else had this problem? How about leaks in other windows?

Thanks in advance.

Pat

 

[Flaff]

Noticed the same problem with mine the other day after heavy rain. Opened & reshut to no avail; it's brand new!! Am anxious for other feedback/suggestions also.

 

[pfish]

Hey Dan!

Thanks for the tip. I should have been more specific, it is the window just above the vberth where I sleep. Not sure what you call it, but it seems to me the rubber is not getting a good seal when I clamp down the window to shut it. Thanks for your help!!

Pat

 

[drvan]

I had the same problem. The South Florida sun is very rough on gaskets, making them brittle which results in cracking. I called my Parker dealer to ask about getting new gaskets but the only thing offered was to replace the whole porthole - not worth the expense. I used marine grade silicone to reset and reseal the window gasket - so far, so good. In a pinch you can also take one or two ziplock bags and cut them to fit between the window and gasket. The added pressure will have a greater chance of holding a seal.
White lithium grease is OK for window gaskets and may help in reconditioning them. I would be careful with Vaseline as it will eat some rubbers.
Good luck!