Port hole id
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They were probably sourced locally in Taiwan or China. They look like the ones we had on our 1987 KK42. Are you looking for parts?
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Gaskets are OTS items ,they should be square rubber , hollow inside, made for opening ports..
Do NOT stretch the rubber while installing it in a clean track , as over time it will shrink back to its stock length leaving a gap.
Install with the gap on top.
For a quick fix sometimes the right width of shaft packing will work, but do not over tighten or the glass can crack.
Do NOT stretch the rubber while installing it in a clean track , as over time it will shrink back to its stock length leaving a gap.
Install with the gap on top.
For a quick fix sometimes the right width of shaft packing will work, but do not over tighten or the glass can crack.
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Our 1979 Taiwan ports look exactly like yours-except cleaner. We bought stock solid strips from somewhere in Seattle (17 yrs ago). I can't remember whether it was our present boat or the previous one where they cut it out of a rubber mat for us. It was at an industrial gasket company.
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Check Gardico in Seattle.
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Are you going to replace the glass too? It looks like laminated safety glass that has separated around the edges. If you do that job, please post your procedure.
I have not done this myself, but have heard that using wet suit material (easily obtained at a dive shop) can replicate the gaskets.
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The portholes on my 1978 Albin portholes look very similar to yours. I used Trim Lok rubber seals that seem to be working well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NL4B0S8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NL4B0S8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hollow gasket material which is more pliable:
https://store.sandiegomarine.com/products/portlight-gasket-seal---hollow-black-rubber-15026.html
Solid gasket material you should be able source locally.
https://store.sandiegomarine.com/products/portlight-gasket-seal---hollow-black-rubber-15026.html
Solid gasket material you should be able source locally.
C lectric
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https://www.trimlok.com/rubber-extrusion/epdm-seal
Stock Extruded Rubber Seals, Automotive Hose, Springs, Gaskets & Trim | Clean Seal, Inc. is #1
https://tacomarine.com/trim-and-molding
Try these sites. I'm sure there are others.
Stock Extruded Rubber Seals, Automotive Hose, Springs, Gaskets & Trim | Clean Seal, Inc. is #1
https://tacomarine.com/trim-and-molding
Try these sites. I'm sure there are others.
Clamdigger358
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I need three gaskets for these portholes if anybody knows where I can find them please let me know
