how to trim plastic/acrylic skylights on H35

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Rich in Annapolis

Rich in Annapolis

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May 6, 2004
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I have a Hunter 35 legend on which I replaced the OEM "plastic" skylights with four verically looking "windows" from Hunter Marine. They need to be rebedded...they leak. One of the articles I read about rebedding indicates there should be a minimum 1/4" gap between the lights and deck recess. Any ideas on what tools and techniques to use to trim the windows so there's a gap? Rich
 
Rich in Annapolis

Rich in Annapolis

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May 6, 2004
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I have a Hunter 35 legend on which I replaced the OEM "plastic" skylights with four verically looking "windows" from Hunter Marine. They need to be rebedded...they leak. One of the articles I read about rebedding indicates there should be a minimum 1/4" gap between the lights and deck recess. Any ideas on what tools and techniques to use to trim the windows so there's a gap? Rich
 
walmsleyc

walmsleyc

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Feb 2, 2006
470
Hunter Legend 35 Kingston
Post a Pic ...

Could you post a picture of your replaced windows. I have a similar boat, and am not sure what the new windows look like. Thanks Chris
 
walmsleyc

walmsleyc

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Feb 2, 2006
470
Hunter Legend 35 Kingston
Post a Pic ...

Could you post a picture of your replaced windows. I have a similar boat, and am not sure what the new windows look like. Thanks Chris
 
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Steve Dion

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Dec 2, 1999
15,184
Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
use silicone stick on feet.

Rich: Use some of those silicone stick on dots that are used on cabinets so they do not bang when you close the doors. It keeps the plastic off the surface so the caulking does not get squeezed out.
 
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Steve Dion

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Dec 2, 1999
15,184
Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
use silicone stick on feet.

Rich: Use some of those silicone stick on dots that are used on cabinets so they do not bang when you close the doors. It keeps the plastic off the surface so the caulking does not get squeezed out.
 
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Waffle

Hunter has a procedure on file

on how to do this and the correct sealant to use. It is a Dow product. You can't use 3M or BoatLife.
 
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Waffle

Hunter has a procedure on file

on how to do this and the correct sealant to use. It is a Dow product. You can't use 3M or BoatLife.
 
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Fred

A router, dremel toll, sabre saw or belt sander

Will trim Lexan. For small adjustments, a ramdom orbit sander is fine, too, or hack saw or othre fine tooth hand saw works. It's importand to support the plastic while you cut so it doesn't break. Don't push hard. Let the cutting tool do its work. If you don't need to trim much off, sanding may be the way to go. Try to keep your machine square to the edge so you don't see the sanded plastic. It's pretty easy to sand with finer and finer paper, then rouge to make a smooth finish where necessary.
 
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Fred

A router, dremel toll, sabre saw or belt sander

Will trim Lexan. For small adjustments, a ramdom orbit sander is fine, too, or hack saw or othre fine tooth hand saw works. It's importand to support the plastic while you cut so it doesn't break. Don't push hard. Let the cutting tool do its work. If you don't need to trim much off, sanding may be the way to go. Try to keep your machine square to the edge so you don't see the sanded plastic. It's pretty easy to sand with finer and finer paper, then rouge to make a smooth finish where necessary.
 
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