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  1. jrp4783, Oct 10, 2011
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    My port and starboard deckhouse windows leak after a hard rain or running in heavy seas. My boat is a 50' 2000 Post. Any suggestions on how to repair them? I'm thinking that I will need to pull both windows and rebed/reseal them. Thanks
  2. Beau, Oct 10, 2011
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    I treat the inside wood base for the window with linseed oil because it tends to " dry out" from the sun/ heat. That has solved the leaking for me, but my ouside caulking was intact. If your's it not then the oil will not be much help
  3. RT46, Oct 11, 2011
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    before you start taking stuff apart and resealing...
    try to clean and clear the tracks of any and all debris.

    also make sure the clamshells at the aft corner of the salon windows are clear, if you have one.

    I have a late 80's that doesnt leak and isnt sealed shut, the salon windows still open believe it or not, and they dont leak.
  4. Capt J, Oct 11, 2011
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    You can probably stop the leaking by cutting into the sykaflex or whatever that is there and resealing them on the outside with a nice bead of sykaflex or black 5200, without pulling and resealing them. I did this on a 2001 50' Post and it stopped the leaking completely. Also that boat had a wiring chase on the bridge that was leaking down, that I had to reseal which might be where your water is coming from.
  5. jrp4783, Oct 12, 2011
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    Thanks for the input CaptJ. I have had another leak where I could not find the source. I'll look for the wiring chase that you pointed out and seal the opening. This leak would occur only on very humid days with the AC running. Maybe there is some water condensing up on the bridge and leaking down the wiring chase. The leak would show up at the bottom of the port window with a wet spot on the wood below. These leaks are difficult to find... Thanks
  6. Capt J, Oct 12, 2011
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    Yeah, check that chase as it was a bunch of wires going through the deck and the only thing it was sealed with was 5200 which was in poor shape at that time. They should've put a pipe that came up 4-6" above the deck inside of the brow there.

    As for the a/c it sounds like your condensate pan drain might be clogged (blow it out with compressed air) or the pan itself might be leaking, the unit is in the front/center of the brow on the FB.