This write up in sailing anarchy is pretty detailed with pics http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=133986
> On Nov 8, 2015, at 9:18 PM,Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > For those that have done the job, how did you manage the removal of the old > windows? I imagine I'de destroy any gelcoat down there if I gave this a try. > > Steve > Suhana, C&C 32 > Toronto > > >> On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 4:45 PM, robert via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> I wish I had known about VHB tape a few years back when I replaced the >> windows....it sure would have made the job a lot easier than the Sika 295 UV >> .....if I ever have to do the job again, which I hope will never happen, I >> will use this tape method. >> >> Thanks Gary for pointing this out and the video. >> >> Rob Abbott >> AZURA >> C&C 32 - 84 >> Halifax, N.S. >> >>> On 2015-11-07 8:37 AM, Gary Russell via CnC-List wrote: >>> There is a great BoatWorks video on Youtube describing the VHB tape method. >>> See link below: >>> >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQyjxVUskd8 >>> >>> Gary >>> S/V High Maintenance >>> 1999 C&C 37 Plus >>> East Greenwich, RI, USA >>> >>> >>> >>> ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 9:51 AM, robert <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> wrote: >>>> 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: >>>>>> 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 :^( >>>>>> >>>>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> 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 >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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 > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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