Yea and I have the 675M81e On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 8:22 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> They changed to frameless in 1979 on the 30-1 > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Gary > Nylander via CnC-List > *Sent:* Tuesday, September 23, 2014 5:09 PM > *To:* Della Barba, Joe; cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List C&C30MK1 windows and hatch replacements > > > > The earliest ones did, but they changed to the glued ones sometime in the > late '70's. > > Gary > > ----- Original Message ----- > > *From:* Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > *Sent:* Tuesday, September 23, 2014 3:54 PM > > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List C&C30MK1 windows and hatch replacements > > > > Doesn't the 30 MK I have the same aluminum frame ports the 35 MK I has? > > Those are pretty easy to DIY. > > > > *Joe Della Barba* > > *Coquina* > > *C&C 35 MK I* > > > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com > <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] *On Behalf Of *Dr. Mark Bodnar via > CnC-List > *Sent:* Tuesday, September 23, 2014 1:28 PM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List C&C30MK1 windows and hatch replacements > > > > > I've done a bunch of reading on this topic as my windows are cracked and > need replacement. > I don't have any experience actually doing it.... but I've read multiple > different techniques -- so my comments should be taken with a grain (or > bag) of salt! Nest year I may be able to speak from experience. > > I remember one discussion on the problem with adhesives was that the > acrylic expands and contracts at different rates than the boat (or does not > match boat flexing) and that most people put too thin a layer of adhesive - > which could not absorb the movement. > The recommended solution was to use double sided tape to keep the acrylic > a couple millimeters off the gelcoat - then squeeze the adhesive caulk in > around the edges for the water proofing. With more thickness there is more > ability to absorb the different motions. > > Mark > > > > > > > There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. > > - George Santayana > > On 23/09/2014 12:42 PM, Nate Flesness via CnC-List wrote: > > A few years ago I lightly ran a cutting knife around the outside edge of > the 30-year glued windows, went inside and hit each one once, moderately, > with my fist. Every one popped right out. No gelcoat damage, but scarily > easy.... > > > > Did the cast acrylic/plexus routine, was happy with nice new ports except > for the not so pretty glue line showing through #2404 bronze 3/8", but then > this year the large window started leaking again. Broken-hearted would > cover it. > > > > One of several reasons we're currently closing on a boat with Lewmar ports. > > > > Nate > > "Sarah Jean" > 1980 30-1 > > Siskiwit Bay Marina > > Lake Superior > > > > > > On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 7:54 AM, Gary Nylander via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Curtis, be very careful when taking the old ones out. They are glued in > with some powerful stuff and you stand a good chance of chipping the > gelcoat around the windows (don't ask me how I know). You may want to try a > dremel or one of those vibrating side cutters (Fein tool?). > > > > Then you have to clean up the area where the adhesive was - it was > probably laid on pretty thick and is another dremel job - again - care. > > > > Some folks use a special adhesive called Plexus, which is a two part glue > and needs a special gun for application. The windows are bonded into the > side of the cabin and are part of the structure. You have to hold them in > place (they are slightly bent to match the curve of your cabin). Or you can > use Sikaflex 295, which requires a cleaner, a primer (mandatory!!!) and the > adhesive. Don't get creative and try anything else, there are probably 100 > war stories about folks who have experimented and then got the opportunity > to do it right the next year. > > > > Search through the archives on the site - most of the late '70's and later > original C&C's had glued in windows and there are a lot of threads on this > repair. It is doable but not trivial. Jake had a pretty good description if > I remember correctly. > > > > Gary Nylander > > (Been there with moderate success) > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > *From:* Curtis via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > > *To:* CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > *Sent:* Tuesday, September 23, 2014 8:21 AM > > *Subject:* Stus-List C&C30MK1 windows and hatch replacements > > > > Good morning, > > I'm thinking of a winter project to replace the cabin side windows with > something stronger and nice. Has anybody undergone this project that could > share their process and maybe some photos ? Do I just cut them out with a > razor knife and take them to a lexan shop and have them duplicate them in a > lighter color? Is there a framed in type? I have been stopping leaks in > them windows sense I got the boat? > > > > I also want to rebuild the forward hatch and need something strong and > that lets in more light. I need to know if the gasket around the inside is > replaceable? Mine is cracking up and needs to be replaced. all-tho the > leaking looks to be the caulking of the class itself to the frame. > > > > If you can share some in-depth details on how the two mentioned projects > are to be completed I would be very thankful. > > I am very good at DIY projects and could do this project without imput. It > is so much nicer hearing from people that have done it. > > > > Thanks > > > > > > > *Best regards,* > > *Curtis* > > *C&C 30-MK1 East Coast Lady* > > *Port Royal,* > > *South Carolina* > > *cpt.b...@gmail.com <bobhick...@rogers.com>* > > > > *~~~~ __/) ~~~~* > > . > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > > > Email address: > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page > at: > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > > ------------------------------ > > <http://www.avast.com/> > > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! 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