Have a crack in the main window over the dnnet and behind the mast. this is port/window that is as wide as the cabin. Anyone know what is the material? How could the crack be repaired?
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I have one also in same window panel. I have had it for a couple years. I have wiped some sealant over it so that it will not leak. I haven't decided what to do yet. Replacement is probably the best choice, but also the most expensive and laborious.
Lextan, gray tint and the most important thing it comes in flat sheets so you will have to get it molded/manufactured or find a source the makes them. molding is not that hard if you have an oven large enough though (which is the problem with this very large port light)
I checked with the Hunter parts folks and they say Plexiglas. I am planning to use the Weld-on 4 product which is solvent glue MEK based. Will let you know, I just ordered the solvent/glue. Google this, the results are impressive.
I googled the Weld-on 4 product and read what I could. It appears that this product is thin enough to wick into the crack and then bond the pieces. I would be very interested to learn of the result. I am not very satisfied with just wiping sealant over the crack on my overhead window.
I will post the results. Since the glue is a Hazmat, it has to ship ground, so it is not expected until 23 Jan. Many many years ago, I glued plexiglass with this solvent. It was killer, the bond is chemical, melting the P'glass, very strong.