Windshield leaking 280 Sundancer *** Jeremy plz help ***

[Presentation]

When it rains or when I wash the boat I get water that runs between the tan portion of the windshield and the windshield itself on the starboard side only.

It drains town the small white gap then runs down the fiberglass just before the throttles. This gets the cockpit carpet wet at the helm area.

There is a small drain about 2’ before the throttles on the ledge. The issue is the water runs in, not out the drain. This drain is a U in the fiberglass just below the lip of the windshield.

The port side does not leak a drop. Even with large amounts of water running past the same spot, it does not leak.

Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions?

I am considering building a small damn out of calk to force the water out, not in the drain.

 

[Turtlesboat]

Yeah, same thing here. mine runs along the caulk and bypasses the drain.

 

[gerryb]

Ditto. I remember this issue from SRO and someone said a small wall of clear silicone worked well to divert it out. It's been on my todo list since then but too low I guess.

 

[Steps Ahead]

Same situation for us. The dealer's solutions was also to put in a wall of silicone, but there is still some pooling and some water that continues to get over the wall. I am going to investigate further if the "drain" can be opened up a bit more.

- Scott

 

[Presentation]

Since misery loves company, thank you all. :thumbsup:

I did learn from this message thread to use clear silicone.

I’m considering getting some sort of clear half round or V shaped item, cut it to fit then only use a small amount of silicone to glue it in place.

 

[Dave S]

You guys need to talk to Jeremy (280 Sea Ray) about water leaks. I think he has identified every possible place where water has or can leak on a 280DA and fixed all of them. :grin:

 

[teekster]

I remember that design flaw well from our old 280. We always had wet carpet next to the helm after it rained if we used the camper top/ isenglass, but never when using the cockpit cover. It is amazing that Sea Ray never altered the design.

 

[Presentation]

You guys need to talk to Jeremy (280 Sea Ray) about water leaks. I think he has identified every possible place where water has or can leak on a 280DA and fixed all of them. :grin:

Thank you Dave.

I edited the subject line to get his attention.

PS: I also get wet as we are cruising when it rains. Same spot.

 

[280 SeaRay]

Hey guys... sorry I have been away we just got a new pup and are devoting a good deal of time to working with him.

Doug... I love the signature picture :thumbsup: :smt038 :thumbsup: looking great sir!!

I am sorry to say I have not had the issue of water running the wrong way in the drain hole. Marqbloq did have this issue on his 280 and did indeed use clear silicone to build a dam.

Now with this said are you certain it is coming from the drain area? I ask only because I had water coming through the walk through as the rubber seal/gasket on the windshield and the walk through door was not long enough to make a proper seal. On the starboard side the water follows the windshield then transition to the caulking (dash pod to boat joint) all the way around... and then drips onto the floor passing just forward of the trailer switch (horrible Merc switch that will die quickly with water... working on a replacement)

Port side

Starboard Side

The windshield came off and gaskets replaced. I obtained some of the walk throughgasket material and replaced this myself. No water now through the windshield area.

If you are getting water into the mid-cabin.... after washing or hosing out the cockpit let me know... these leaks were imperative to fix. Also the removal of the windshield allowed us to properly bed each windshield screw in silicone... which was not done properly. Let me know as I have a ton of picture and places to look if you interested.

 

[Presentation]

Hi Jeremy,

Unfortunately, the answer as to where the water is coming in is ‘both’ at the opening in the windshield and in the cap on the side.

I confirmed this via a hose.

So if I understand you correctly, I should pull the insulation off the window that opens then replace it?

 

[Steps Ahead]

Hi Jeremy -

Great stuff - I'm betting that your understanding of the leaks past the seals on the walk through is going to help us with our situation. Thanks!

What kind of pup?

- Scott

 

[280 SeaRay]

Doug... sorry to hear it is both... to be honest I still cannot determine the need for the"drain... if no water gets in then there is no need to worry about the drain. The walk through portion of the windshield has a rubber gasket/seal that will slide out of the bottom of the frame through a very crazy looking hole (but it does slide out). If yours is not long enough to fit snuggly against either side of the windshield gasket then it will leak a bit. When removing the old rubber seal... dont toss it right away... take a look at how it has been cut to properly fit in the frame... and make the same appropriate cuts on the new one if a new one is being installed.

I believe strongly that when it rains you should be able to have a very dry cockpit.... I really enjoy tooling on the boat in the rain (the dozen days it does rain every year).

 

[marqbloq]

I too had the issue, built up a clear silicon dam to divert it back out that was higher than the mid point so it did not over-spill. Worked great.