Hull windows

[Lost Parent]

Anybody ever considered puting in hull windows in the forward V berth on a Catalina 30

 

[Davidasailor26]

I'd be concerned about inviting Murphy in to exert his rules.

 

[CaptJake]

Larry and Lin Pardey made that very modification for sailing in the tropics. I do remember that they said NEVER to leave them open while sailing and only have them open while anchored. Found this pic online but couldn't find any other written info. I do seem to remember that they fabricated some form of "backing disc" of aluminum to protect the glass while underway. It seemed to me to be a really cool idea albeit a little work would be involved.

 

[Chris Patterson]

I can not see a problem with putting one in the hull. I would be WAY more concerned about that big ol' plow swinging around out there...

 

[Lost Parent]

I was thinking more of a white framed tinted window to reasonably match the cabin windows

 

[CaptJake]

double hung or single pane? Not sure that would be structurally sound enough to withstand the possibility of a wave strike.

 

[Steve Dion]

Why would we want to take a perfectly good piece of fiberglass and cut a hole in it that will increase the likely hood of a leak.

There are enough problems with the port lights in the cabin top.

 

[wufibugs]

I thought about a fixed pane portlight to get some lighti into the aft berth in my Hunter 31, but for the reason Steve articulated, I just can't bring myself to do it.

 

[Rob19574]

I would not recommend it. I have never seen it done before on a Catalina 30 (I have one) and you may compromise the integrity of the hull. Why are you looking to do this? Extra light or air into the front cabin? Give Catalina or Catalina Direct a call and ask them for a pov if you really want to do this.

- Rob

 

[Lake Superior Sailor]

Spring for a deck prizm...Dale

 

[LuzSD]

No, Never. Happy with it exactly as it is.