Replacement plexiglass
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TAP Plastics will supply the material and cut to size if you want or you can cut it out yourself if you prefer.
TAP Plastics will supply the material and cut to size if you want or you can cut it out yourself if you prefer.
sunbrella top
The "po" of my boat has a sunbrella type of fabic made to cover the cabin, teak, and windows. after 20 years it still looks great. It covers and attaches from the hatches to the, and around the mast, also attaches to the pulpits. It's kind of a moring cover. If your keeping your boat you may want to consider it. sorry for the type-o's. i'm beat. good luck, jack
The "po" of my boat has a sunbrella type of fabic made to cover the cabin, teak, and windows. after 20 years it still looks great. It covers and attaches from the hatches to the, and around the mast, also attaches to the pulpits. It's kind of a moring cover. If your keeping your boat you may want to consider it. sorry for the type-o's. i'm beat. good luck, jack
Go Lexan
Take your old windows to a local glass place and let them cut you new ones. Lexan is a lot stronger than plexiglass. They should be able to tell you what to use as a sealant when putting the lexan in (I think Life Caulk is what works with lexan to FG.)
Take your old windows to a local glass place and let them cut you new ones. Lexan is a lot stronger than plexiglass. They should be able to tell you what to use as a sealant when putting the lexan in (I think Life Caulk is what works with lexan to FG.)
Lexan is softer than plexi
We have countless articles in the archives here about replacing portlights. It always comes down to the discussion between polycarbonate and plexiglass. Polycarbonate is softer and scratches more easily than plexi. Polycarbonate will "cloud" more easily than plexi.'
We have countless articles in the archives here about replacing portlights. It always comes down to the discussion between polycarbonate and plexiglass. Polycarbonate is softer and scratches more easily than plexi. Polycarbonate will "cloud" more easily than plexi.'
Hunter windows...
...are plexiglass and I strongly recommend that you order them from Hunter Marine. Their supplier uses the original templates and the price was not out of line. The side windows on our boat have a 1" chamfer on the top for maximum adhesion and waterproofing. This chamfer might be impossible DIY and I doubt if most plexiglass suppliers could duplicate. Also, get the recommended sealant from Hunter which is Dow Chemical 795. This is the stuff used in highrise buildings to prevent the windows from getting sucked out in high winds. Mike Thomas at Hunter Marine is a great resource. Check the archives for lots of additional information. Good luck.
...are plexiglass and I strongly recommend that you order them from Hunter Marine. Their supplier uses the original templates and the price was not out of line. The side windows on our boat have a 1" chamfer on the top for maximum adhesion and waterproofing. This chamfer might be impossible DIY and I doubt if most plexiglass suppliers could duplicate. Also, get the recommended sealant from Hunter which is Dow Chemical 795. This is the stuff used in highrise buildings to prevent the windows from getting sucked out in high winds. Mike Thomas at Hunter Marine is a great resource. Check the archives for lots of additional information. Good luck.
I made mine of lexan
and you can too if you have a table saw and a router. Way cheaper and it is not too hard - just messy.
and you can too if you have a table saw and a router. Way cheaper and it is not too hard - just messy.
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