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1987 10.8 Meter Sedan Salon windows leaking

Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:26 pm
by salty1995
New to the forum. This is my 3rd Trojan. I had a F28, F32 and now the 10.8. My last boat. Great boat but my side windows leak during heavy rain. Storage cabinet on the port side and storage compartment on the starboard side, just aft of master control panel will be wet after heavy rain. The window "channels" are clear. I have no idea where the water is entering. Thinking I should take a hose, spray it on the windows and try to track the water. Frustrating. Thank you.

Re: 1987 10.8 Meter Sedan

Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2018 6:32 am
by RWS
my 10 meter was fitted with outriggers

water would come down and run over the top of the gunnel sound/air barriers (plywood) which eventually rotted, allowing water to enter the cockpit, or in your case, the salon.

we don't use the outriggers so last month we removed and glassed over the holes

now replacing the entire boards now with 1/2" plasticboard.

running the boat without them is PLENTY LOUD :)

RWS

Re: 1987 10.8 Meter Sedan

Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2018 6:05 pm
by salty1995
Hope it works out for you!

Re: 1987 10.8 Meter Sedan Salon windows leaking

Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:40 pm
by prowlersfish
Look for any missing screws or hardware , gaps in between the window frame and fiber glass .

Re: 1987 10.8 Meter Sedan Salon windows leaking

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 5:22 am
by RWS
also

check the plastic air vents - just above the gunnels.

There should be a plastic "box" attaches to the back of these.

That box keeps rain or wind driven water water from coming in.

If they are missing, broken, or no longer tightly attached, the result will be water intrusion.

Same thing if they are INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN !!!


RWS

Re: 1987 10.8 Meter Sedan Salon windows leaking

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:23 am
by salty1995
I will check, thanks!

Re: 1987 10.8 Meter Sedan Salon windows leaking

Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2018 9:20 am
by salty1995
The port vent had a "piece" of plastic on one side. Nothing on starboard. I'll start with that. Thanks.

Re: 1987 10.8 Meter Sedan Salon windows leaking

Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2018 6:19 am
by RWS
google

"boat vent collector box"

this attaches to the vent

holes should face UP

make sure its all sealed together as a unit

make sure the actual vent on the outside has a good caulk joint

RWS