How to repair cracked side window?

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Vernon

On my 1996 Hunter 376 I discovered a 6-inch hairline stress fracture in the very center of the long, fixed acrylic window on the port side. This center portion of the window covers an area that is closed off from the backside by the interior liner. A close inspection revealed that the window on each side is buckled in the center area (I assume from heat buildup)... but only the port side has a crack. It has been leaking as there is condensation on the underside of the window. Although I will eventually replace the windows on both sides, I would like to make a temporary but "cosmetically-correct" repair of the crack. Other than applying Goop sealant over the crack, has anyone successfully made a "surface level" repair of this type? (e.g., with Acetone, Superglue, etc.) Any advice will be appreciated.
 
Dec 2, 1999
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Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
Plastic glue to repair the crack.

Vernon: Plastic glue will melt the acrylic and make a temp. repair. If you want new fixed ports, contact Mark @ Mark Plastics in Southern California. You should be able to search for Mark Plastics in the archives for his number.
 
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