Consider attaching the ports with 3M VHB tape instead of Plexus. Search the archives for a post on this.
Dennis C. On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 10:21 AM, PETER OCAMPO via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Thanks. > > Will use my dremmel tool and take my time at least it's a project I can > do in the cold and wait till spring to put new windows in when warmer > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 9, 2017, at 11:08 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > Rob > > > > That style window from C&C leaked soon after production. Our C&C 36 > bought new in October 1980 had leaking problems on and off for many years > during the 9 seasons our family owned it. > > > > I suspect the "repaired" or "reinstalled" windows done by persons such > as you on this list are probably better than the originals. > > > > Mike > > formerly (way back) > > 1981 C&C 36 "Blue Horizon No. 1" > > Halifax, NS > > ________________________________________ > > From: CnC-List [cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] on behalf of robert via > CnC-List [cnc-list@cnc-list.com] > > Sent: January 9, 2017 12:04 PM > > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > Cc: robert > > Subject: Stus-List 1983 windows > > > > Peter: > > > > My old windows were probably original C&C installed with a two part > > adhesive called 'Plexus'......it hardens over time which is probably why > > it leaks. > > > > To remove the old windows, I took a small, stiff putty knife and cut > > approx. 1" off of the blade and then sharpened the blade with a file. > > From the inside of the window, in the cabin, I gently taped the putty > > knife blade with a hammer between the gelcoat and the window cutting as > > I went along. Got three (3) windows out no problem. Then the 4th > > window.....the top of that window was difficult and I made the mistake > > of touching the bottom of the window pushing it outwards causing the top > > of the window to break free taking the gelcoat with it. > > > > Now I had another job.....replacing the gelcoat and matching the > > color.....that's another story. > > > > After the windows were removed, I used a dremel tool with a fine bit to > > clean out the Plexus from the frame (side of the cabin) to accept the > > new windows. > > > > It's not rocket science but it is labor intensive to do it right.......I > > think have a step by step email of the entire project somewhere I can > > send you offline if you wish. > > > > Rob Abbott > > AZURA > > C&C 342 - 84 > > Halifax, N.S. > > > >> On 2017-01-09 11:50 AM, PETER OCAMPO via CnC-List wrote: > >> What did you use to remove old adhesive i your windows > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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