Leaking Tri-Cabin Center Windshield

rcamaine · Post by **rcamaine** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:58 pm

Still chasing rain leaks - and the one that is stumping me the most is a rain leak on the middle opening part of the windshield. I have re-caulked the outside corners that had no rubber, but with today's rain it seems to seem through the actual opening part of the center windshield - the one that you can open.

I can not seem to get it tight enough when closed. I tried some weather strip in there, but then had a hard time getting it to fully close.

Not sure if anyone has put in new rubber gaskets of some sorts, or figured a way to when closed make a good tight seal - besides just caulking it shut which I would rather not do.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Tri-Guy · Post by **Tri-Guy** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:52 pm

Hi for the leaks around the windshield you should unbolt the entire wind shield and raise it up on 1 inch blocks. After you have cleaned all around the contact area rebed the windshield in 3m 4200 and rebolt.As for the center section that opens , cut down the thinnest weather stripping you can find with a straight edge. That is what worked for me.

aaronbocknek · Post by **aaronbocknek** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 1:18 pm

i've actually been able to locate a replacement for the windshield turn latches at hamilton marine. i'm waiting for them to come in. my windshield leaks at the corners because the weather stripping around the windows has rotted out and the previous owner just applied blobs of caulk in the corner without addressing the underlying issue. a friend of mine has suggested boat life liquid caulk that will fill any gaps then use automotive windshield caulk around the windows. i'm curious about what you guys did for the opening window weather stripping. did you get the kind that slides in the channel in the frame?
tri cabin aaron, baltimore,md

Tri-Guy · Post by **Tri-Guy** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 3:18 pm

Aaron I did use the type that slides around the channel.I put it on the stationary part of the windshield ,and trimmed it back to fit better with a straight edge and razor no leaks .

Tri-Guy · Post by **Tri-Guy** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 3:21 pm

Aaron I did use the type that slides around the channel.I put it on the stationary part of the windshield ,and trimmed it back to fit better with a straight edge and razor no leaks .

gruhs · Post by **gruhs** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:38 pm

Tri-guy, can you post a pic of what you used on the center window or better describe. Would like to get some for my leaky window.

thanks,
gary

aaronbocknek · Post by **aaronbocknek** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:26 am

gruhs wrote:Tri-guy, can you post a pic of what you used on the center window or better describe. Would like to get some for my leaky window.

thanks,
gary

i agree with gary. i'd love to see what type of weather stripping you used for this. just resize so it's easy to download. thanks.
tri cabin aaron

rcamaine · Post by **rcamaine** » Sat May 19, 2012 9:05 pm

Any one made progress on these leaky windshields? Another season has started for me and I would like to tackle these leaks. Thanks!

gruhs · Post by **gruhs** » Sat May 19, 2012 9:22 pm

aaron, can you post a link to:
"windshield turn latches at hamilton marine"
You mentioned in an earlier post you had ordered
these.

Gary

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Sun May 20, 2012 12:18 am

I would like this info also. Chasing leaks myself with that part of the windshield.

rooferdave · Post by **rooferdave** » Sun May 20, 2012 8:05 am

I currently have my front 3 windows out of my trifly, I have contacted Bob from beacon to se if he can get me new rubber for them, mine are the two piece that hugs the frame, then the plexi goes in then the 2nd piece gets pressed in to spread the rubber ou to give a tight seal