Hi Dave, Please send photos to [email protected] mailto:[email protected]
Thanks, Chuck > On November 10, 2019 at 11:35 AM Dave Godwin via CnC-List > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Like Alan, I used 9mm smoke acrylic. Set in with 3M black VHB. Finished > off with a high quality black silicone. Don’t fret the application pressure > thing; once set in place the ports are not moving. Gentle strong pressure for > a minute or so all that is needed. > > Second time I’ve replaced them, last time using sealant. Never do that > again. > > Have photos of process if desired. > > Regards, > Dave > 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > On Nov 10, 2019, at 11:01 AM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > I used 9mm cast acrylic, applying it with Plexus. Don't > use extruded, as it's weaker. Lexan is stronger than acrylic, but it > scratches more easily. > > > > Alan Bergen > > 35 Mk III Thirsty > > Rose City YC > > Portland, OR > > > > On Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 7:38 AM Patrick Davin via CnC-List < > > [email protected] mailto:[email protected] > wrote: > > > > > > > I'm getting ready to do the windows project > > and have read the prior threads about it (plus the helpful Boatworks > > youtube video). > > > > > > When others did this project, on Landfall 38 or similar sized > > > C&C's, did you use 3/8" thickness or 1/4" on the new windows? > > > > > > My existing windows are 3/8", thrubolted with black sealant. > > > The sealant squeezed out to the edges due to the thrubolting, so the > > > windows are very much flush with the inner fiberglass. I'm wondering when > > > I switch to VHB, will the tape thickness (0.045 in / 1.1mm) cause the > > > windows to protrude noticeably? > > > > > > Paul on SV Johanna Rose (LF38) says on his blog that he used > > > 1/4" thickness (Lexan/polycarbonate, which I am not doing). > > > > > > Another thought is if others used 1/4" acrylic, will I be > > > able to flex 3/8" acrylic enough to fit the contour of the hull? 3/8" is > > > pretty stiff. I've read about the different methods people used to hold > > > the windows in place until the VHB cures and am thinking of using the > > > weighted plank method (place wood boards at an angle to the exterior and > > > put weights on them to apply pressure) plus just manually holding in > > > place for the first 10-15 min. > > > > > > -Patrick > > > 1984 C&C LF38 > > > Seattle, WA > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your > > > contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want > > > to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.paypal.me_stumurray&d=DwICAg&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=pV1Lr2OtUwFQuIz-_mY-UxEztI0G1lIEkTXWsWFQiII&s=Zua4MR4wXKsjhYi-eA-cwNzZFAK-_6ml2WfnxK8Ud_c&e= > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. > > Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list > > - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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