Windows

[Grafunkus]

We just spent our first couple of night on our new 1985 3607 aft cabin boat. Closed up earlier than expected because the winds today were gusting to 90 km/hr. Noticed that I was able to put my pinky finger through an opening at the top of the windows in the salon area. They all seemed to be closed properly and nothing seemed to be missing. Is this normal? Basically it means that there is always an opening to the elements and depending on how any rain might fall, the interior will get wet.

[g36]

may be alignment or weather stripping that has shrunk over the years . I would say that gap is probably not normal but having the boat window and doors tight like a house would also be most difficult.

[Viper]

Ya seems odd. Check the channel too, maybe a chunk is missing. I’ve seen rear bottom window corners cut away intentionally on older vintages for drainage but never at the top.

[Grafunkus]

Will check all that. I will also take a photo to post for reference. Heading back up on Wed. Can anyone post a picture of what they are supposed to look like, please!!! It would be much easier to figure out what should be there.

[km1125]

Are you talking about the sliding windows on the sides? If so, then no there should be no gap. They seal up pretty tight except right in the corners where some spiders can sneak through (but you can't see it as it's inside the frame).

I think I put some pictures in the project forum when I redid my "felts" around the window edges. If not, I can take some pics and show you.

Look at the bottom of the channel when you have the window open. There should be a plastic "spine" that the window rides on. If that was pulled out, the window would probably drop 1/4" or so and you might get a gap at the top.

[Grafunkus]

Source of the post Are you talking about the sliding windows on the sides? If so, then no there should be no gap. They seal up pretty tight except right in the corners where some spiders can sneak through (but you can't see it as it's inside the frame).

I think I put some pictures in the project forum when I redid my "felts" around the window edges. If not, I can take some pics and show you.

Look at the bottom of the channel when you have the window open. There should be a plastic "spine" that the window rides on. If that was pulled out, the window would probably drop 1/4" or so and you might get a gap at the top.

Thanks for the info. I am talking about the sliding windows on the sides. We just thought this was a "Carver" thing because it was similar on our Mariner.

[Grafunkus]

Well, here are pictures of the windows. Looks like the weather stripping has shrunk over the years. Will fix once it is in winter storage. Will just put some flex seal rape over them for now!

[km1125]

OH, that gap. I thought you meant the actual window. Yes, mine is pretty much the same way. I've never had rain come in and we've weathered some pretty good monsoons. If you find a replacement for that weatherstripping, make sure you post it on here.

[Grafunkus]

Source of the post OH, that gap. I thought you meant the actual window. Yes, mine is pretty much the same way. I've never had rain come in and we've weathered some pretty good monsoons. If you find a replacement for that weatherstripping, make sure you post it on here.

Alrighty then, we will be on a hunt!!! Let you know how it goes.

[Superg]

FYI, I have the same issue. Grand entryway for spiders. I have contacted Taylor and they are trying to identify the part. Will post with their reply and hopefully a part number! Seems this is a problem on all carvers of that era.