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John Russell
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Initially Posted - 05/01/2007 :  12:45:27  Show Profile
Has anyone replaced the opening port in the head? Any particular issues to look out for. I'm anxious because it's bedded in the lexan window rather than in the fiberglass decking. Anybody know any good tricks?
John Russell
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RSHOOTER
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Response Posted - 05/01/2007 :  14:49:22  Show Profile
John, there should be quite a few threads on this topic. Arlyn had quite a thorough one. From what I remember you do not want to pry the Port out but rather cut the bond with something flat and sharp and work it all the way around it.
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piseas
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Response Posted - 05/01/2007 :  14:49:59  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
John, I have an 03. Not sure if same. Is it leaking?
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 05/01/2007 :  14:55:01  Show Profile
The Prior PO (PO once removed)tried to close it with some kind of insert in place. That caused the hinges to break. No, it doesn't leak but, it also doesn't function. The PO bought the replacement port but sold it to me before he got a round tuit.

Did a search Roger but struck out but I'll try again.
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Bubba
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Response Posted - 05/01/2007 :  19:19:34  Show Profile
John,
I had the same problem. The PO left me with broken hinges (except I didn't know it at the time). I replaced the port. I believe the original was bedded with 5200. I used a cheap steak knife to cut the sealent. The knife had a thin flexible blade so I could get it behind the frame of the port. And yes, it took a while.

I have heard others suggest using a piano wire - tie some sort of handles to each end and work it around behind the port frame.

Good luck!
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RSHOOTER
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Response Posted - 05/01/2007 :  19:23:43  Show Profile
I couldn't find it either...the Archives don't go back very far. If you send an E-Mail direct to Arlyn I know he covered it somewhere. Bubba has the right tack.
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Oscar
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Response Posted - 05/03/2007 :  18:15:51  Show Profile  Visit Oscar's Homepage
In conjunction with a thin putty knife you can use a solvent for 5200....forgot what it's called but it exists, I have used it and it works.
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Bubba
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Response Posted - 05/03/2007 :  18:26:37  Show Profile
Oscar's right. I forgot about the solvent, but I filed it away thinking someday I'd need to know. Here's the link:
http://www.marineformula.com/
Have fun!
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Tradewind
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Response Posted - 05/04/2007 :  09:11:16  Show Profile
Fortunately my PO didn't try to force it. I still can't figure out how to remeve the insert though, so I just leave it open for ventilation.
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 05/05/2007 :  09:06:08  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Steve... I don't recall the filler insert being hard to remove. I made the same mistake as numerous others and installed the screen not knowing there was a filler insert that had to be removed if using the screen and of course the result was broken hinges.

Beckson should insert a note with the screen telling about the filler piece needing removed if the screen is installed, perhaps they do now... I and others have raised this issue to Catalina.
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Tradewind
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Response Posted - 05/06/2007 :  10:58:25  Show Profile
Thanks Arlyn, it's not high on my priority list but I'll keep at it until I can figure it out.
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Tradewind
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Response Posted - 05/09/2007 :  20:38:37  Show Profile
I took the rubber gasket filler off and the screen fell out, seems like there should be a thinner rubber filler or gasket. Maybe I'm missing a part.
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