Re: Cal 33-2 HAtch and Port Gasket/Seal Material

I have Beckson ports as well. When one developed a leak I cleaned the seal with, I believe, just water and a lint free rag. They didn't even appear that dirty. No more leak. The manufacturer warns against over tightening (something I may be prone to do) and suggests the thin film of Vaseline and leaving open for a while to rejuvenate an overly compressed seal. Sean '69 Cal 34

Thanks all. My ports are not Beckson, at least that is the best information I have. Mine are cast metal, presumably aluminum and I’m told Beckson never made cast metal ports. They dog down with knurled plastic knobs like my foredeck hatch which, I believe, is Bowmar. I have found some generic seal in a 25’ coil which I am going to try. Al From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2019 10:44 AM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] Re: Cal 33-2 HAtch and Port Gasket/Seal Material I have Beckson ports as well. When one developed a leak I cleaned the seal with, I believe, just water and a lint free rag. They didn't even appear that dirty. No more leak.. The manufacturer warns against over tightening (something I may be prone to do) and suggests the thin film of Vaseline and leaving open for a while to rejuvenate an overly compressed seal. Sean '69 Cal 34