Replacing large fixed portlights on 84 37C

[sailor832]

I am looking at replacing the large fixed port lights on my 84 Hunter 37C. I have removed all the screws from the inside but can not get the frame around the window to budge. Just do not want to break the original frame as I do not know if a replacement is available. Is it required to remove the frame on the outside first ?

 

[Ed Schenck]

If you use "Search Forums" for "fixed portlights" and Cherubini Hunters there are a few posts like this one: http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?p=329697&highlight=fixed portlights . I have seen many references to Mark Plastics in Calif. for replacement portlights of the fixed variety.

 

[Blaise]

I replaced all of Midnight Sun's hatch's and ports with Lewmar aluminum ones more that 20 years ago and they are still going great. I would advise that you get rid of all the plastic ports. You will never be happy with them.

 

[Ed Schenck]

But Blaise, he is talking about those long non-opening ports that are on the later models. I don't think there are opening ports made long enough to replace one of those.

 

[Blaise]

Ed,
You are right. I have seen the large ports replaced with lexan screwed and sealed to the exterior of the cabin. I don't know they are finished on the inside.

 

[voyaJack]

Ed,
You are right. I have seen the large ports replaced with lexan screwed and sealed to the exterior of the cabin. I don't know they are finished on the inside.

How is the transparency on the Lexan? My large ports are original (I believe) and I can hardly see outside because of micro-scratches.

 

[coleman]

But Blaise, he is talking about those long non-opening ports that are on the later models. I don't think there are opening ports made long enough to replace one of those.

Lewmar Size 4 ports can be purchased opening (little more than 25" long), and can also be had with the angled cut if that was something desired to keep.

I have an older hull so I don't have any reference, but are those not long enough? The ports on my 1980 boat are the Pompanette/Gray size 715 (7"x15"), just for comparison.

http://www.apsltd.com/c-1381-standardportlights.aspx#

Fit Guide...
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