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Yes, they are. Click on the link.
It will take you to D&R marine. Look up the 25 O'Day and it should be in that list. I would then call D&R and talk to Rudy to order them. E-mail is low on his priority list. They are not cheap. r.w.landau
It will take you to D&R marine. Look up the 25 O'Day and it should be in that list. I would then call D&R and talk to Rudy to order them. E-mail is low on his priority list. They are not cheap. r.w.landau
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Wow! you are right, thye're not cheap. $300 a shot. But, what the heck it is a boat after all. Someone replaced one in my boat before I bought it and it looks so much nicer than the others. Well, at least I'll only have to replace 5 now.
Wow! you are right, thye're not cheap. $300 a shot. But, what the heck it is a boat after all. Someone replaced one in my boat before I bought it and it looks so much nicer than the others. Well, at least I'll only have to replace 5 now.
ports
Randy, I recently replaced the 2 most forward ports (windows) on my 25 with Beckson ports (they open for ventilation) that I bought at WM. Not an exact fit.... but I bought thew closest ones to the original size and just enlarged the hole slightly with my jigsaw. Easy install. I will be replacing the other 4 ports this spring with non-opening ports because the original glass is yellowing (non-opening is less $). Here is a link to their website. Good luck! http://www.beckson.com/ports.html
Randy, I recently replaced the 2 most forward ports (windows) on my 25 with Beckson ports (they open for ventilation) that I bought at WM. Not an exact fit.... but I bought thew closest ones to the original size and just enlarged the hole slightly with my jigsaw. Easy install. I will be replacing the other 4 ports this spring with non-opening ports because the original glass is yellowing (non-opening is less $). Here is a link to their website. Good luck! http://www.beckson.com/ports.html
alternative to replacing ports
I've got a 1976 Oday 25 and the original ports were yellowed and scratched. I didn't have the budget to replace them but I did find a product that refinishes them. It's the same process that they use to refinish the plexiglas on old airplanes. It cost less than $40 and was more than enough to do all 6 ports. They look like new now. If you're interested, I've included the link to their web site. Good luck.
I've got a 1976 Oday 25 and the original ports were yellowed and scratched. I didn't have the budget to replace them but I did find a product that refinishes them. It's the same process that they use to refinish the plexiglas on old airplanes. It cost less than $40 and was more than enough to do all 6 ports. They look like new now. If you're interested, I've included the link to their web site. Good luck.
About Rudy
Yep. EMail is really low on his priority list. But if you call him up he will answer the phone himself and talk your ear off.
Yep. EMail is really low on his priority list. But if you call him up he will answer the phone himself and talk your ear off.
Port restorer kit
The restorer that I bought was the KR-70 Acrylic Restoral Kit. It cost a little over $30 with shipping.
The restorer that I bought was the KR-70 Acrylic Restoral Kit. It cost a little over $30 with shipping.
Port restorer kit
How bad were your ports and how well did it work. I have a 78 O 25 and I have some cracking from age and they are very dull. It sounds like great alternative. I might try it before I apply the polyglow this spring. Right know I am redoing the whole interior so the ports will be last on my list. Quetila Stony Brook, NY
How bad were your ports and how well did it work. I have a 78 O 25 and I have some cracking from age and they are very dull. It sounds like great alternative. I might try it before I apply the polyglow this spring. Right know I am redoing the whole interior so the ports will be last on my list. Quetila Stony Brook, NY
Restorer Worked Great
It sounds like my ports were in the same condition as yours. 30+ years of exposure to the elements. The process actually removes the top layer of the port and then brings it back to optical-grade clarity. Just take some time and follow the directions. Once I did the outside, the inside of the port only needed a light buffing. I would highly recommend this stuff.
It sounds like my ports were in the same condition as yours. 30+ years of exposure to the elements. The process actually removes the top layer of the port and then brings it back to optical-grade clarity. Just take some time and follow the directions. Once I did the outside, the inside of the port only needed a light buffing. I would highly recommend this stuff.
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