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    Apr 11, 2024 2 minutes

    Removing and resealing a leaking portlight

    Things you will need

    Silicone adhesive sealant, new rubber gasket, acetone, masking tape, assorted screwdrivers, flat blade, locking pliers.

    Dismantling the portlight

    1 Peel away the inner rubber seal, if there is one. The window pane is usually held in place by inner and outer frames, which are either bolted or screwed together, normally from the inside. Some have a gasket between the frame and

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