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• Good source for Portlight seals?
  • Why "open cell" foam -- I would think "closed cell" to avoid water absorbtion and transmission?
    • Same here... I don't understand the "open cell" either...
  • Gene, have you tried McMasters?
    • portlight gasket
      • Bomar Portlight gaskets
        • re: bomar portlights
          • I have the Gray series
    • Yep. I got silicone cord stock at McMaster-Carr...
      • Interesting... looks like lots of good stuff
      • Dave, how exactly did you use the silicone cord?
        • My Cheoy Lee ports had old, hard, rotted weather stripping.