H23 side lights

[RichB]

The 23 has surface mounted cabin side lights. With about a dozen 3/4" screws.
I am installing new lexan smoke plastic and need to know which bedding is best.
There is no frame with which to apply even pressure (keeping the lexan from buckling and eventually cracking vertically from each screw)
The screws spaced 8 to 10" apart, and only penetrating the glass cabin skin.

I have a little teak which could become a frame, but it would not be 'original' to the design. A welded stainless frame seems a little overboard but I am open to any suggestions.

Recapping... 1. Which bedding? And 2. Anyone with a better design before I blunder forward?????
Thanks, Rich

 

[Fly_H23]

Hi Rich,

I rebedded mine last summer with a 3M brand exterior grade black 100% silicone window caulk. You'll find it or similar brands at any hardware store. Zero leaks, looks good with the smoked windows and cost about $8.

I'm sure you can find a "marine grade" product for 2-3 times the price but doubt it will work any better. Keep some damp rags and on hand for clean up. After you finish outside, be sure to clean up the excess caulk on the inside too.

 

[Fly_H23]

Hi Rich,

I rebedded mine last summer with a 3M brand exterior grade black 100% silicone window caulk. You'll find it or similar brands at any hardware store. Zero leaks, looks good with the smoked windows and cost about $8.

I'm sure you can find a "marine grade" product for 2-3 times the price but doubt it will work any better. Keep some damp rags and on hand for clean up. After you finish outside, be sure to clean up the excess caulk on the inside too.

I kept the original ports since they were in good shape and just reused the same stainless screws.