I finally tackled the leaking fixed ports this weekend. Removing the old leaking windows took much more effort than I had anticipated, but other than that, the entire project went well, and I managed not to stain the deck with too much black Dow Corning sealant.
Step 1: Remove old fixed ports.
The screws came out easy, but the sealant did not want to let go. As you can see, I didn’t manage to get either window off in one piece. Note that the factory method for mounting these windows required painting the edges and the center black, so that you couldn’t see the sealant through the window. However, that means you’re now bonding to the paint instead of the acrylic, so we decided not to do the painting. We also decided not to use screws.
The center sections were completely coated in sealant. While this made the old windows ridiculously hard to get off, it did nothing to actually keep them from leaking.
Step 2: Scrape and clean the mounting surface.
Step 3: Apply 3M mounting tape
Step 4: Level the new plexiglass window and pop it on the mounting tape.
Step 5: Mask around the freshly mounted fixed port.
Step 6: Goop it up with Dow Corning 795.
Step 7: Smooth the sealant into all the cracks, wipe up the excess, and then pull the tape and peel the paper off the plexiglass.
Step 8: Admire your new fixed ports that no longer leak when it rains.
svgimmeshelter 
Nice work.
Wow, good job. You guys are great at writing and photographing your adventures. New port lights look great.
Thank you so much!
your original windows looks like they were screwed to the fiberglass. with the new windows, did you only use the 3m tape or did you screw the new windows like the old. hard to tell from the photos. also how much does your cabin bend… I’ve got a couple leaky framed windows on my moody 376 and i was thinking about ditching the aluminum frames and using your method… the new windows look sharp btw
We only used 3m tape and the Dow Corning. There is a noticeable curve to the cabin, but it’s hot enough in Houston that the acrylic flexed to shape without issue. I did a Starwind 27 with this method 9 years ago and those windows are still sealed, so I can say the method does hold up.
thanks for the quick response. Hope you guys made it safe through Laura
Hi…
It’s now a few years on. Just wondering if the ports are holding up okay…Thanks
Paul J
As far as I know. We sold that boat almost 5 years ago. I’m about to tackle all the leaking windows on our Kadey Krogen 38
Thanks so much for the quick response. Much appreciated!
I’m thinking I’ll use the same method on my Great Dane 28. Good luck with the KK38. Paul
FWIW I did use this method on my moody 376 and so far two seasons in no problems.
Thanks Marc…