Re: Stus-List Window Installation - 1985 41

Of course the adhesive bond is the weak link compared to solid fiberglass or solid sheet metal. But compared to a gaping hole, it helps. An opening port light is a hole in the fiberglass. A non opening portlight secured with screws has 4-6-8 attachment points with a small surface area around the

Stus-List We've Hatched a Deal on Hatches - Up to 35% Off MSRP - Lewmar, Vetus, Freeman, Beckson

All this talk about ports and hatches - don't know if they are cheap or not. http://www.fisheriessupply.com/promo/hatch-sale-2015?utm_source=Fisheries+Su pply+Mailing+List

Re: Stus-List We've Hatched a Deal on Hatches - Up to 35% Off MSRP - Lewmar, Vetus, Freeman, Beckson

A lister earlier asked about less expensive hatches. Bomar makes a line of polycarbonate hatches in limited sizes. I replaced a foredeck hatch on a J30 with one. It was a close, but not exact, fit for the original. Search for Bomar 900 series polycarbonate hatches. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 M

Re: Stus-List We've Hatched a Deal on Hatches - Up to 35% Off MSRP - Lewmar, Vetus, Freeman, Beckson

Fisheries Supply is our local full service chandlery. Fisheries stocks the deep upgrade, maintenance, repair parts and supplies that West Marine does not. The owners are sailors and supporters of local yacht club events. Over the 4 decades I have been a customer they have moved from mostly supp

Re: Stus-List Portlight Replacement with VHB Tape & Dow 795

I am writing to update on my portlight replacement project. The installation went perfectly and the portlight looks great. Applying a few wood blocks to the inside of the portlight with removable, double-sided poster tape was a very effective way to affix the portlight in proper alignment. It

Re: Stus-List Portlight Replacement with VHB Tape & Dow 795

> The tip: I had good success using a couple of telescoping hiking poles to > apply pressure to the portlight by bracing them against the lifelines while > the VHB tape set up. I also used a heat gun to warm up the cabin top before > applying the portlight.< Expandable shower curtain rods (with

Re: Stus-List Portlight Replacement with VHB Tape & Dow 795

Robert, Thanks for further input. My plan is to follow the same idea. I like your keyhole idea to locate the window effectively. One question - did you tape the window in place and then add the 795 into the gap? Or did you put some 795 on the back of the acrylic (or the cabin side)? I feel lik

Re: Stus-List Portlight Replacement with VHB Tape & Dow 795

When I do this project I plan on using a glass suction cup or likely two from the inside and tie them off somewhere under load. In my opinion using these in tension while provide a much more even and stronger load across the portlights, keeping them in place while they cure. I prefer to keep my sta