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mrapkins
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Initially Posted - 01/15/2010 :  07:39:13  Show Profile
Has anyone ever installed these?

http://shop.sailboatowners.com/detail.htm?group=1256

Don't know how many are in a set yet - they're on Pacific time.

I have already re-bedded 2 aluminium framed windows and have another that just started leaking so this looks attractive - if pricey!

I searced the archives and found nothing about these replacements.
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Response Posted - 01/15/2010 :  07:53:34  Show Profile  Visit Unsinkable2's Homepage
I just came to post the same thing Mark!
I redid all my windows in my 1977 C25. It was quite a project, and I was unable to find exact gaskets to match so I ended up using more clear silicon caulk than I would have liked. But going on three years now they're completely water tight and have made it through freezing winters and summers over 100 degrees so I can't complain.
Still, I'd really like to find good windows for the boat. I'm anxious to hear if anyone has tried them.
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Response Posted - 01/15/2010 :  11:14:11  Show Profile
Here is a description of [url="http://sailquest.com/ottawa/windows2.htm"]how to replace any sailboat's windows[/url] with Plexiglass or with Lexan windows ordered from, and pre-cut and pre-drilled by a plastics shop. It seems like a reasonable alternative, and with careful templates made, the results should be good.
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Response Posted - 01/15/2010 :  15:43:48  Show Profile
FWIW, I had my aluminum frames re-anodized on my (previous) 1981 C25. Took the old glass to an auto glass store and had new smoked glass made. After I re-epoxied the glass back into the original frames, I caulked (instead of using a gasket) between the outer surface of the glass and the aluminum frame with black single-part polyurethane - cures like rubber. Used Life-Caulk between the window frame and cabin top. Frames looked like new + they looked original and the smoked glass was a nice upgrade and no leaks!
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Tom Gauntt
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Response Posted - 01/15/2010 :  16:27:17  Show Profile
Ohhhhh, come to papa! I have been putting off the dreaded "window redo" for far too long. Now it looks like I have just what the doctor ordered!

If (and this is a big "if") it ever warms up here on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake, I am going to install these bad boys.

They do seem a little spendy, but like I say, "I spent half my money on beer and boats. The other half I just wasted."

Standy by for an after action report.
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Response Posted - 01/15/2010 :  16:38:23  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Unsinkable2</i>
<br />I just came to post the same thing Mark!
I redid all my windows in my 1977 C25. It was quite a project, and I was unable to find exact gaskets to match so I ended up using more clear silicon caulk than I would have liked. But going on three years now they're completely water tight and have made it through freezing winters and summers over 100 degrees so I can't complain.
Still, I'd really like to find good windows for the boat. I'm anxious to hear if anyone has tried them.
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I received a reply - the price is for all 6 windows. Now I'm really interested. Oh, and they can offer Beckson opening ports for the forward ports for an extra $150 per port.
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Happy D
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Response Posted - 01/15/2010 :  18:17:14  Show Profile
They are made by [url="http://www.cruisingconcepts.com/"]Cruising Concepts[/url]. they are sold through Sailboat owners. Were it me, I would by from the mfg and by-pass the middle man. The price is exactly the same, but it would reduce friction should something go worng.
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