[Rhodes22-list] Opening Forwad Port Gsskets

[Bryan Childs]

I just completed the re-sealing of one of my 1984 Rhodes front porthole openings.  I also inserted a wooden frame between the outer and inner fiberglass to provide additional structure.  My original porthole did not use a gasket but used silicon sealer.  The silicon sealer was placed on the inner porthole flange (the one that interfaces with the inner fiberglass and has screws) and it was placed on the outer  frame that goes around the porthole as it protrudes through the outer fiberglass sheet.  This outer frame does not have screws.  I choose not add any since the original design did not have any. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Art Shriver <adshriv at verizon.net>
Sent: Jun 4, 2004 3:35 PM
To: Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Opening Forwad Port Gsskets

I am in the process of rebedding my forward opening ports in my 1976 
Rhodes Continental (22).   I was amazed to find that there is no 
supporting material between the inner liner and the outer deck/cabintop 
... just a 1 inch empty space.  Thus the ports are held in place by 3/4 
inch stainless pan heads screwed into a very thin inner liner!!  I've 
made wooden frames for the area.

I would like to replace the gaskets.  Neither Beckson or Gray Pompanette 
(Bomar) seem to have the proper material.  I can't make out the port 
manufacturer but they were located in Wilmington Ca.  Beckson says they 
are long out of business.

I've a call into to GB.   Can't find anything  in the archives. 
 Replacement ports list for about $122. each plus shipping (perhaps a 
bet less at WM, etc.)  I'd rather replace the gaskets.

Can anyone help with a source.  WEFCO suggested that I FAX a cross 
section of the gasket to them and they might be able to come up with 
something ... but that may get expensive if setup, etc. is involved.

Does anyone else want to replace their gaskets if I'm able to find a source?

Art Shriver,  Teetotum, a '76


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