My '98 H-376 Salon Window has a vertical, through & through, hairline crack. Any suggestions for a repair, so I do not have to replace window?? Possible to seal crack with an epoxy, or other material ?? Many Thanx, MRF
Salon window crack...Repair
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You MAY be able to repair it with clear Dow Corning 795. But it will look lousy. 795 is silicone and I know the purists around here are starting to groan, "Oh my God, silicone on a boat. NEVER"
Got bad news for the purists but your production boat (Cat, Hunter, Bene, Jenny, etc) has a heavy load of DC795 on its exterior as a sealant / adhesive on the frameless hatchlights and portlights.
You may be able to "V" out a groove over the crack and fill it with 795 but it depends on the shape and location as to what the finished product will look like as well as your skill in applying it.
Send those pictures and we'll be able to help you better. Or, as we say around here : "HELP US TO HELP YOU"
You'd be amazed at how many posters around here can't even bother to go to the length of sending a picture.
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Dow 795 and the standard hardware store and marine store silicons are different critters. If the silicon smells like vinegar, don't use.
Have you considered that "Late Night Special" FlexSeal? I see their commercials on TV during the daytime now, too. Might be a good interim replacement solution until you replace the entire thing.