PORT LITES FOR 82 H33

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ADAM FEDER

Does anyone know the exact size of the 11 port lites on an 82 Hunter 33? I'm looking for the cut-out size as well as the glass size. Has anybody undertaken (successfully) this endevor? What's involved? thanx, Adam S/V KNOT GUILTY
 
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Porter Claytor

33 Port Lights

I replaced a couple and made a general measurement and matched up with offerings from Bomar. They worked great. S/V Cynara Porter Claytor Charleston SC
 
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Terry arnold

check recent post in Cherubini forum

Everybody seems to replacing ports. Check past few days and search the archives. Loads of information.
 
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Tim Schaaf

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There are six 7X14's and 5 5X12's. Grey makes them smoked as well as clear. The smoked are quite nice. The ports are generally beded in silicone and come out quite easily. Well, you have to use a lot of pressure, but there is nothing complicated. When I replaced them, I used 5200 and through bolted two of the bolts on either side of each port. You cannot through bolt the top or bottom lip because they don't line up due to the angle of the cabin side. Be careful when you order....the spigot is shipped in several different depths. Incidentally, the frames and trim rings take Awlgrip very well. Painting these parts makes them look new and protects them from the destructive UV rays. You can get a lot more life out of them that way. I got 20 years out of the originals (painted after 14 years) and I used 5200 because I hope to get a similar life out of the new ones....we shall see! Incidentally, although lots of people seem to have had trouble with these ports, mine have never leaked a drop. Replace the gaskets when necessary, and tighten the dogs just past finger tight. If you overtighten, you can break the part of the lens that is held in place by the dog. I also replaced the pins that attach the lenses to the frames with bolts of a matching diameter. The lenses go before the frames, and I figured using the bolts will result in a much easier replacement of the lenses when that becomes necessary By the way, thoroughly masking EVERYTHING will keep the 5200 under control. Just peel the tape and you will get a very professional looking job. Incidentally, 5200 cleans up very well with denatured alcohol. Good luck.
 
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