Batteries topped off? Check.
Steering system inspected? Check.
Yoga practice completed for the day? Check.
We’ve been knocking projects of the to-do list like crazy over the last few days (yay!). I’ve had “replace portlight gaskets” on my list for like three years, and today, I can finally say it’s done. And it’s always nice when a project takes less time and fewer Tylenol than you originally estimated.
After spending a good deal of time reading posts from the Hans Christian Owners Association message board on the proper gasket material and installation technique, we decided to go with the 3/8” weather-resistant closed-cell foam rubber. As is always the case, there was a debate waged on the board (this time between the right size--3/8” or 1/2”). I think either would be fine, but the 3/8” seemed to fit nicely.
Here’s a shot of the ensuing mess and required safety gear (I’m wearing the dust mask).
Funny that I should come across a post on the message board from the previous owner of our boat. Apparently replacing the gaskets was on his to-do list back in 2003. :)
Ta-da!
Hello, looks great. Did you go with the round or square stock?
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