Hunter 306 window replacement

[Arbee]

I'm planning (and have ordered) new port lenses and gaskets for our H306. I was going to replace the port and starboard fixed windows as they are also badly crazed. Unfortunately, the one local expert tradesman in this area has just exited the business, so I'm wondering if this is a reasonable DIY project.

I could order the pre-cut windows from the Hunter shop but shipping cost to Oz will be expensive. So, removing the old windows, getting a local shop to cut replacements, then successfully fitting them myself - anyone have any encouraging DIY experience with this to share (with no subsequent leaks)? Thanks.

Robert
2004 Hunter 306 "Charisma", Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

Do you have a hobby woodworking shop ? If you have the power tools to go with it (table saw, small drill press, clamps and router) you're on your way.

I replaced all of my opening ports and hatch lenses from 8 mil smoke tinted acrylic with no problems. All set up for replacing two fixed ports at water level.

 

[Arbee]

Do you have a hobby woodworking shop ? If you have the power tools to go with it (table saw, small drill press, clamps and router) you're on your way.

I replaced all of my opening ports and hatch lenses from 8 mil smoke tinted acrylic with no problems. All set up for replacing two fixed ports at water level.

Sorry Ralph, no workshop and minimal basic skills! Happy to get the windows professionally cut, mainly concerned about the process of attaching and sealing them successfully.

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

This is considered to be the bible of fixed port and hatchlight installation. This is the procedure I will use when I come to the two portlights I need to install

Installing New Fixed Portlights | Boatworks Today

In this video I mount some new fixed portlights using 3M VHB tape. VHB stands for Very High Bond, and it does exactly what it says it does! When installing polycarbonate or acrylic panels /

www.boatworkstoday.com

 

[Tim22]

Ralph’s video is the method I used to replace the fixed port lights on my Hunter 310. I templated the existing ports onto craft paper and had a local shop cut them. Some also had bevels which they also did. Worst part of replacing them was removing the old ones but with a little perseverance and patience they came out. After that I just followed the video.