Thanks Dennis...ports not "windows"...don't think boats have "windows" except on some of their computers Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS d.ve...@bellaliant.net
On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 3:17 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > 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! > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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!
