Leaky port light and moisture in hull

thepriceisright

I just picked up a 2001 FV270. The only place the survey found moisture is on the forward port side port light (see pic). When closed, spray from a hose or spray while on plane will wet the back cushion directly under on the inside. 

Any advice on where to start? How concerned should I be with the hull moisture? Should that solve itself once the leak is repaired?

skennelly

I had a similar issue and fixed.  I removed the port window completely and resealed it with 4200.  There's threads on this about the subject if you search.

I also removed the windshield screws and rebedded them as well as all the snap studs in the area.

That solved my wet carpet issues.

thepriceisright

Ahh great point on the windshield. I'm nervous about taking the windows out, but I guess I need to get over it. 

randy56

There have been several guy's taking out window and rebidding with 4200, My caulking was deteriorated in the picture (pencil pointing at missing caulk)
Re-caulked all around with 4200 leak stopped.  I do not think it would be that hard to remove the window, if needed. Oh congratulations, whats the name of your vessel?  

J3ff

I would not do it till winter storage time (and when the temp is warm enough for the 4200)... preferably a sunny day.  I did mine in the water and got that 4200 all over the **** place.   Will be giving it a redo this winter, plus doing all the windshield screws, and bow rail screws on the front port side of the boat. 

Black_Diamond

It might be just moisture behind the vinyl too

Ian

I just did my head starboard porthole Saturday after finding water behind the cupboard and confirming with a hose it was coming in from the porthole dribbling down the inside of the hull. Popped the screws from the inside frame and pulled it out then put a fan in there - the trusty Ryobi - blowing down into the gap until all dry. 4200 around the chrome frame, pushed the window fraqme back in and screwed down again then cleaned up as best possible the wet 4200. Left fan in head cupboard hole overnight pointing up to ensure the inside was dry as there is padding there, next day closed it all up and cleaned off the dry 4200 from chrome and frame with a plastic scraper and cleaner. 

thepriceisright

Thanks, Ian. I'll try taking it apart this weekend.

bella-vita

Tape up around over stainless  outside window frame than cut around when u chalk it in pull tape makes for a clean looking job and easy clean up