This post is to document the removal and reinstallation of port windows and answer some questions along the way. I started replacing the leaky Port windows this week. I read a few posts about the great replacements out there ie new found metals and the ones sold on the site ectera, however went with the "cheap" windows on amazon at $34 a piece with no screens. 4 windows is basically the price of one window. I feel they can't leak worse than the ones I have now but time will tell and I couldnt rationalize installing 4 windows that cost more than what I paid for my 40 year old boat.
The old windows came out very easy with a stiff puddy knife and a sheetrock knife. I used a gasket scraper on the silicon. I did have to widen the existing hole by 3/4inch with a multitool. I have only dry fitted them so far. What type of silicon is recommended I bought 5200 but I saw others recommend other products.
The core was surprisingly not mushy but it was damp and has since dried on the surface at least. Should I epoxy the opening and reinstall or can i just use tyvek tape to make a seal around the opening. I plan on working on the windows more this weekend and updating the post. If anyone can provide recommendation on silicon or thoughts on tyvek tape or rubberized tape over the core I would appreciate it vs epoxying with 610
thanks
chris
The old windows came out very easy with a stiff puddy knife and a sheetrock knife. I used a gasket scraper on the silicon. I did have to widen the existing hole by 3/4inch with a multitool. I have only dry fitted them so far. What type of silicon is recommended I bought 5200 but I saw others recommend other products.
The core was surprisingly not mushy but it was damp and has since dried on the surface at least. Should I epoxy the opening and reinstall or can i just use tyvek tape to make a seal around the opening. I plan on working on the windows more this weekend and updating the post. If anyone can provide recommendation on silicon or thoughts on tyvek tape or rubberized tape over the core I would appreciate it vs epoxying with 610
thanks
chris