Rob, Please copy me your method off list? cscheaf...@comcast.net
Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md ----- Original Message ----- From: "robert via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "robert" <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2015 9:51:01 AM Subject: Stus-List Replacing Windows Gary: I sent you the process I used 'off list'. The 2 forward windows on my boat are also curved.....not exactly sure how much but it is noticeable.....you can get a better idea when you take the old windows out and lay them on a flat surface. I used Sika 295 UV with the Sika primer and I also wondered if this adhesive would hold the curved window(s) in place. It's been 6 seasons and no problems. Before installing the new windows, I wondered how I was going to 'brace them' while the Sika cured. I explained all of that in my 'off list' email to you. Any further questions, don't hesitate to ask. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-10-21 11:07 PM, Gary Russell via CnC-List wrote: Fred, The VHB tape with DOW Corning 795 Silicone Sealant is starting to look like and attractive method. I am replacing the windows over the winter, also. We should keep in touch. Do I assume you would use the gray VHB tape with the gray silicone sealant? I am wondering if the VHB tape will be a problem with peel. My cabin sides are curved, so the windows will have to be bent slightly to conform to the side of the cabin. I wonder if that will be a problem with the 3/8" thick acrylic trying to return to a flat shape? Gary ~~~~~~~ _ / ) ~~~~~~ On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 2:03 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: <blockquote> Gary — I’m going to be replacing the fixed windows on my LF38 over the winter. I’ve done the Plexus thing twice now (previous boat); this time, I’m going to try the VHB tape with Dow 795 approach, like Paul did on Johanna Rose: http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/search/label/NewPorts . I’ll be using 3/8” bronze acrylic with a chamfer to the outside edge. — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( <blockquote> On Oct 21, 2015, at 12:45 PM, Gary Russell via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: Hi Paul, I agree that 1/4" is too thin. The other 37+ at my club has 5/16" It amazes me that people with no marine design experience would change the design. I plan to go with 3/8" acrylic. But then again... The problem with Lexan (which is a polycarbonate) is that it is less scratch resistant than Plexiglas (acrylic). You are probably trading one problem for another. As for Plexus vs Silka 295, I am really torn. The write-up in the Photo Album suggest that Plexus will be flexible enough if (big if) the bond thickness is large enough. To that end he added glass beads to the adhesive to make sure the bond thickness didn't get thinner than 0.030". Thoughts, anyone? Gary S/V High Maintenance '90 C&C 37 Plus East Greenwich, RI, USA _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com </blockquote> _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com </blockquote> _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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