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John, wow, great tutorial
Thanks much. I feel more confidence about tackling this small leak.
Fair winds to all.

RC,thanks for the tip. I'll try that before ordering a new gasket. Amazing how many suggestions came back.

Good idea, thanks steve

Thanks much Steve. So I'm thinking "where is the gasket". And wondering if it's right in front of me when I lift the inside cover. Just pull that stiff but still a little bit pliable black ring out and replace it wit h a new one from spartan. That sounds too simple but would be great. No n...

I have a small leak in one of the portlights on my cd28. It is on the starboard side over the settee. Any advice on proper way to dismantle and reseal? And if so, any advice on removing those screws? Once removed, do I need to buy a gasket or rebed what is there? Ain't it obvious I don't know where ...

Thanks again John. I'll order from Spartan to be sure
Of a good fit. Will do interior first and see if that does the trick. I read your link. This is not a pouring in leak but as you say, better to fix early.

Ok John, tks for the tutorial. I've never done this so I still have a few questions. First though, I don't know whether to rebed or replace gaskets. I'm guessing here now, but I imagine rebedding requires moving the exterior bronze to get to the old bedding, and Replacing gaskets requires re.oving o...

Thanks Jeff, I'll check out both sources.

Any advice on this topic anyone? One portlight leaks a little.
I've read Don Casey on the subject. He doesn't say where to start.
I'm not at the boat right now, but I'm wondering if I have to start removing from the inside of the boat or the outside.
Thanks for any tips.

Thanks for the reply. I'll order the Raritan.

Need to replace the joker valve for my jabsco head. I think it is the 29090 model. Can't find the receipt for the one I installed last year. many thanks

20180219_105954.jpg Cape Dory 28 Sailboat for sale in Port Royal, SC 1979 with 2001 Yanmar 2GM20F 1600 hrs; 16 gallon stainless fuel tank, Bimini with attachable dodger. Doyle Stack Pack with Lazy jacks, cockpit shower with hot/cold water, water heater, garhauer traveler, garmin, dsc radio, handhel...

Went sailing on the Beaufort (sc) river yesterday. Got the sails up, turned off the engine . Couldn't turn off the key to silence the alarm. Then I saw the ignition key on the cockpit floor. Uh oh. The ignition assembly had disassembled. So I turned off the batteries. That silenced the alarm. Sailed...

Thanks flyby. I'm in process of replacing the thru hull and maybe using a hose with larger diameter. There is a lot of corrosion where the thru is secured. So it's time for renewal. Well see if that cures the popping noise.

My cd 28 is on the hard in a boat yard in coastal Georgia. I'm working on the boat and sleeping aboard in the v-berth at night. A popping noise wakes me from a sound sleep, usually between midnight and 2 a.m. Can anyone give me a hint as to what might be causing this noise? Nothing is falling onto t...