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great to see the site up and running again, many thanks to those responsible
planning to replace window gaskets on CC27 and need the circumference of outside measurement
any other insights or recommendations related to this mini-project is more than welcome
kind regards
Brad Davies
Vancouver BC
"Lark"
Brad and Nancy Davies
C&C 27 Mk III Lark
Vancouver Rowing Club
Vancouver BC
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Hi Brad
I replaced my window gaskets several years ago. I don't think there is a good way of knowing the exact circumference, aside from maybe holding a string up around the existing window. That said, replacement gasket is often sold as a "kit" of set footage, which should give you plenty to do the replacement.
One thing I regret doing though, is compressing, or "crowding" the gasket when installing, to allow for shrinkage. Each of the new gaskets has shrunk at least 1/4" per window. Also wishing I remembered to leave the gasket seam at the top of the window, and not the bottom!
Dan Martis
Dream Catcher
Oakville, Ontario
Mark 3, Hull #636
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I didn't bother with a gasket per se... I came across a great deal on butyl tape once, and used that when I re-did my saloon windows. Worked like a charm.
Alan Richards
Runaway, Mk III hull 804
Somewhere, NL
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I replaced mine with almost perfect replicates from the storm window & screen repair shop at a local hardware store. super glue the seam.
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