My Hunter 33.5 lost the starboard main cabin window in a storm. Any ideas on who might make replacement windows for my boat? thanks, Malcolm
Hunter 33.5 windows
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You can order plexi online. 1/4", smoked plexi is common. Leave the mask on. Use the old window as a pattern, and cut the new window out with a saber saw. Sand the edges. Tape the window on the boat and draw a line from inside around the mask. Remove the mask around the edge outside the line. Sand it lightly. Any part that will have diberglass behind it but not be glued can be painted black to hide the fiberglass. Glue the windows to the boat using Dow 795. Tape them in place til the adhesive dries. Then remove the tape and the mask. Screws are not usually needed. In fact, unless you oversize the screw holes, the screws will crack your plexi as it expands and shrinks with temperature change. Check your adhesive yearly to make sure there are no holes or separations.
If you don't want to receive plexi by shipment, sign shops deal in plexi. They will order it and let you pick it up.
If you don't want to receive plexi by shipment, sign shops deal in plexi. They will order it and let you pick it up.
I agree with agprice22, but would suggest using 3M VHB (instead of the Dow 795) for the sake of simplicity.
Want to wreck your windows? Use screws! Only in exceptional circumstances should an electric drill be anywhere near a sailboat.
Want to wreck your windows? Use screws! Only in exceptional circumstances should an electric drill be anywhere near a sailboat.