One more thing. I picked up a curved Japanese rasp that I think would have been
great to have when I was doing the portlights. It cuts smoothly and relatively
easily through cured epoxy and other fillers. The curved shape allows you to
cut say just a raised epoxy filler blob without affecting th
I found that when I removed the plexi, there were three previous adhesives in
place. Two were softish like silicone and there was definitely Plexus as it was
rock hard. I hand sanded things reasonably level, and did the thickened epoxy
to create a flatter surface. I didn't remove all the Plexus
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Cc: Gary Russell
Sent: Wed, Nov 11, 2015 4:34 pm
Subject: Re: Stus-List Replacing windows - repairing gelcoat
Dennis,
Fortunately, most of the gel coat damage is under the plexiglas, so it
Dennis,
Fortunately, most of the gel coat damage is under the plexiglas, so it
won't be visible once the VHB and acrylic is in place. Since 95% of the
Plexus is in tact, I am considering filling the chips in the Plexus / gel
coat with epoxy thickened with silica and calling it a day. I would
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 wrote:
> Gary:
>
> I sent you
Rob,
Please copy me your method off list?
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Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
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Cc: "robert"
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2015 9:51:01 AM
Subject: Stus-List
Cc: Gary Russell
Subject: Re: Stus-List Replacing Windows
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 t
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 wil
I am replacing my windows on Pegasus using 3/8 plexiglass, VHB (4991) tape,
Dow 795 sealant. I have done the Sikaflex route didn't work. Lasted 4 years. A
friend used the tape method 20 years ago still no leaks.
Doug MountjoysvPegasusLF38 just west of Ballard, WA.
-- Or
I am using.
>>
>> David F. Risch
>> (401) 419-4650 (cell)
>>
>>
>> Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:20:45 -0400
>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Replacing Windows
>> From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>> CC: dainyr...@icloud.c
.
>
> Damned thing hasn't leaked since that spring of 2005.
>
> So when I re-bed my new ports...guess what I am using.
>
> David F. Risch
> (401) 419-4650 (cell)
>
>
> --
> Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:20:45 -0400
> To: cnc-list@cnc-li
under pressure whilst nattily dressed and making my flight
but I did.
Damned thing hasn't leaked since that spring of 2005.
So when I re-bed my new ports...guess what I am using.
David F. Risch
(401) 419-4650 (cell)
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:20:45 -0400
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re:
I have owned my LF 38 for over 30 years now. I have done the Plexus repair
twice--so, I have been through 3 sets of windows (if you include the originals)
within probably the first 20 years. Because of my frustration with Plexus, I
designed and built stainless steel frames for my boat, using 3
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 u
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
I used 3/8" acrylic when I did the fixed port lights on my 1983 29-2 this
spring. I adhered them in place with black Dow 795. The 3/8" thickness sits
proud of the cabin side by ~1/8". I used a router to make a 1/8" chamfer all
around the edge (before installing) and then polished it with wet san
Gary,
I am surprised that you have 1/4” acrylic. To have the strength acrylic should
be more like 3/8”.
Are you sure you don’t have 1/4” polycarbonate?
I recently replaced all of the fixed ports on my LF38 using 1/4” Makrolon
(abrasion & UV resistance polycarbonate), 3M VHB tape, and Dow 79
cnc-list
Cc: Paul Fountain
Sent: Wed, Oct 21, 2015 8:45 am
Subject: Re: Stus-List Replacing Windows
When the second windows were installed, they used Sika 295 and primer
also, then a Sika caulk around the windows looks great. – Kim was an
artist with how well he matched the gel coat where he did re
From: Paul Fountain via CnC-List
To: cnc-list
Cc: Paul Fountain
Sent: Wed, Oct 21, 2015 8:45 am
Subject: Re: Stus-List Replacing Windows
When the second windows were installed, they used Sika 295 and primer also,
then a Sika caulk around the windows looks great. – Kim was an artist with how
w
eve Thomas
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Cc: Paul Fountain
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 08:44
Subject: Re: Stus-List Replacing Windows
When the second windows were installed, they used Sika 295 and primer also,
then a Sika caulk
When the second windows were installed, they used Sika 295 and primer also,
then a Sika caulk around the windows looks great. - Kim was an artist with how
well he matched the gel coat where he did repairs .
Paul Fountain
Managing Director
SeaSource Inc.
Bookkeeping & IT Services.
From: CnC-
I just replaced the glued in ports on a small 26 footer. I put them in
with LifeSeal. The manufacturer currently puts them in with silicone. The
ports are around 4 feet long but the opening does have a post in the middle
for strength.
I can't help but wonder why not put the newer C&C ports in w
We have done the windows twice – first time the contractor used ¼” – lots of
issues, then had South Shore make a new set from the original templates, and
they are 3/8” and have done much better – had a lot of repair work around the
windows as a result of the first contractor, so could not make o
Gary:
Could be the windows earlier replaced were 1/4" and should have been
3/8'..that might explain the 1/8" indentation.
I replaced my 4 side cabin windows, 3/8" acrylic flush to the cabin
sides, about 7 years agoI can take you through my process of doing
it if you wish.I won't
Jake,
There is a slight indentation where they sit, but they are by no means
flush. The angled indentation might be 1/8" deep.
Gary
S/V High Maintenance
'90 C&C 37 Plus
East Greenwich, RI, USA
~~~_/)~~
On Tue, Oct 20, 2015 at 9:38 PM, Jake Brodersen via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-lis
Gary,
Mine are 3/8” thick and are flush with the sides of the cabin.¼” sounds a
bit skinny, especially for offshore work. Are yours recessed into the cabin?
Jake
Jake Brodersen
C&C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress”
Hampton VA
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Bob
Very well done description of what we did when we replaced windows 6 years
ago. Used the Sikaflex 295. Predrilled holes in each corner of the acrylic
to hold in place while curing. Screwed in new window until cured - removed
and backfilled holes with sealant. Very important to do while
/V Fury
C&C 44\
Portland, Or
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ken
Heaton
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 4:27 AM
To: secondwind...@comcast.net; cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Replacing Windows
Here's a step by s
I might be in the minority and likely jinxing myself but my 1980 C&C 32 has
original windows as far as I can tell. I know the previous owner and he had
the boat for 8 years prior to me and he never did a thing to the boat, much
less replace the windows. They don't leak.
Yet. :(
I have Bob's (Azur
Steve
I believe the procedure described in some detail by Bob Abbott a few posts
back would work very well on your windows. He has a 32 with "frameless"
windows and he did the job without the help of screws of any sort. He did a
real neat job about 2-3 years ago and it's holding up great. I
A common and effective temporary leak stop for "frameless" is tape - your
choice of electrical tape color, over all window edges.
It works surprisingly well to stop water ingress (unlike everything else I have
heard or tried), and lasts a few months, and looks like ... well like you
taped yo
Steve,
FWIW when I had my windows replaced, Maritime Plastics said they stay away
from screws, as they create another potential site for a leak. They used 1
screw in each of the aft corners because of the curvature of the window.
Joel
35/3
On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 11:55 AM, Steve Thomas wrote:
I am a great believer in butyl tape, double sided, which you can purchase from
an auto parts supplier as windshield installing tape.
From: Joel Aronson
To: "secondwind...@comcast.net" ;
"cnc-list@cnc-list.com"
Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2012 11:36:07 PM
Subject: Re:
Hi There,
I recently replaced all windows in a c&c 30. I can not stress the increased
ease and increase in professional look by using 1/8th inch glazing tape to
border the inside edge of the window. Using this will permit two things to
occur. First the inside edge as viewed from inside the bo
Here's a step by step:
http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=133986
Ken H.
On 12 October 2012 00:31, paul waldeck wrote:
> **
>
> It’s time I replaced the large windows in the salon of my C & C 29-2.
>
> I’ve seen many posts on how to do this.
>
> Is Silkaflex still the bedding
Paul
Sikaflex or Dow 795. Cast acrylic ( plexiglass)
Joel Aronson
On Oct 11, 2012, at 11:31 PM, paul waldeck
wrote:
Replacing Windows
It’s time I replaced the large windows in the salon of my C & C 29-2.
I’ve seen many posts on how to do this.
Is Silkaflex still the bedding material of ch
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