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diySailor
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Initially Posted - 05/27/2012 :  10:12:49  Show Profile
Has anyone replaced the standard ports in the head and or galley on an early model Catalina 25 with opening ports? Catalina Direct replied that they didn't have a drop-in replacement for either so any information would be appreciated on the make and extent of rework to the rough cutout in the deck opening.
Rog&Barb
1983 Catalina 25 SR/FK
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iwillnotsubmit
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Response Posted - 05/27/2012 :  11:43:31  Show Profile
Just resealed all my original portlights and considered getting 2 Lewmar opening ports from CD. I did not get the opening ports, but CD does sell opening portlights to fit the head area. They just require a small enlarging of the existing hole, easily done with a jig saw. I think my original opening are only 1/2" too small. After the hole is cut to the proper size, just follow the Lewmar instructions and make sure to get a good seal. The extra ventilation would be nice. Hope this helps.
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diySailor
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Response Posted - 05/27/2012 :  16:46:04  Show Profile
Thanks for the info. It looks like their size 2 will work after a little enlargement of the existing opening.
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Happy D
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Response Posted - 05/27/2012 :  18:38:27  Show Profile
This write up is more about re-coring the cabin sides but there is information about the opening ports I installed. If you need more info, email me.
http://members.csinet.net/dhapp/portlights/portlights.html
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OJ
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Response Posted - 05/28/2012 :  17:45:34  Show Profile
On our previous 1981 C25 (hull #2428) we used Lewmar. Had to enlarge the openings by only a sliver. Very nice product. This led to our replacing the glass in the main salon port-lites with tinted glass - to match the new head port-lites.
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pastmember
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Response Posted - 05/28/2012 :  18:53:17  Show Profile
I liked my opening ports in the head, I preferred them without the trim ring. Don't forget to add one to the quarterberth in the cockpit face.
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diySailor
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Response Posted - 05/29/2012 :  17:40:56  Show Profile
Thanks for the write up on the coring and minimal rework of the opening for the Lewmar port. A slight rework of the opening is well worth the trouble for the added ventilation; I just hope my coring is OK (great job but that is a lot of work!).

Frank, if that is an opening port in the side wall of the cockpit, how do you keep from kicking or poking the screen or is the sceen put in after opening the light? Great idea for getting ventilation and light back there. After having installed one would you think about putting two in next time?

Any preference between Lewmar and Beckson?
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Response Posted - 05/29/2012 :  18:00:52  Show Profile
That port is standard on an '89 model. I added the lateral blind and a rain hood outside to protect the screen. I believe it is a Beckson.
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Tomas Kruska
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Response Posted - 05/30/2012 :  01:34:42  Show Profile  Visit Tomas Kruska's Homepage
DPO added this window to the hull. Just think I will forgot to close it and go sailing .
If I forgot that, it has quite nice view
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 05/30/2012 :  03:50:50  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
Tomas,

That is an interesting location for an opening port - I like it !

Similar to Frank, I also have an opening port in the quarterberth/cockpit face. While I have the opening ports in the Head area, these ports are located where the cabin wall slopes a bit and I find that if it is raining, water will come in. But the cockpit port is more protected and I find that rain oftentimes will not come in, though, Frank has louvers installed which ensures no rain comes in at all. Oftentimes, it does not rain and so all ports can be opened but it is just those days when it does rain and in the summer with everything somewhat buttoned up, any ports that can be opened without rain entry are a real benefit. I also have a screen installed on my cockpit port. I have screens for the other ports as well but I generally do not leave them in all the time. I think I bought the screens years ago thru Catalina Direct. The trim ring on my ports in the Head area always seem to fall down. I have to either glue them in or as I see Frank removed them and seems to have a metal face plate trim around the ports which I do not believe I have - I guess he made them ? I will have to take another look at how my ports are configured but glueing down the trim ring seems the easiest solution...It does not relaly serve much purpose other than a trim around the port to hide the edges of the hole for the port.
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diySailor
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Response Posted - 05/30/2012 :  18:25:39  Show Profile
Thanks for mentioning the internal louvered rain protector Frank. I didn't know that was available. Will definitely add that to the cockpit opening port. Will have to investigate a solution to keep rain out of the ports in the head though.
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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 05/30/2012 :  18:44:54  Show Profile
My trim rings fall off too. The head/galley ports are Lewmar. The cockpit port is Beckson. The Beckson port is far better in design. Also, the glazing of the Beckson is still in good condition, while the Lewmar glazing is spider-cracked and needs replacing. I think they're only $60 for the pair though.
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