Hi there, I need to replace my ports (all of them) on my 37CC. Does anyone have experience with New Found Metals, and what are the sizes of the ports that I would order. Thanks! Francois Machabee S/V StarShine
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Justin - O'day Owners' Web
Why all of them?
Francois - What happened to cause them all to need replacing? I'm sure you've dealt with it, but make sure you solve the problem before you invest in new ports! Justin - O'day Owners' Web
Francois - What happened to cause them all to need replacing? I'm sure you've dealt with it, but make sure you solve the problem before you invest in new ports! Justin - O'day Owners' Web
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Olivier Ruhlmann
I just did it - (almost)!
I just bought 10 new newfound metal ports at the pacific sailboat expo. You need 5x12. I paid $149 each-including screens and hangers (bronze ports). The quality seems great. I also ordered a round port to place near the galley (looking to the cockpit. It takes usually 1 month to get them as they have a hard time keeping up with demand (they make 800 of them a day!) The original ports on the O'day 37 are weak. Spray water on the ports and push in with your foot and water will be pouring in (it does not take much force). I think the newfound metal ports are a great deal and so is the rest of their products. They have all sorts of casting for really cheap, and they are about to manufacture many more products such as backing plates... They are curtuous and I am looking forward to use their product to refit my boat.
I just bought 10 new newfound metal ports at the pacific sailboat expo. You need 5x12. I paid $149 each-including screens and hangers (bronze ports). The quality seems great. I also ordered a round port to place near the galley (looking to the cockpit. It takes usually 1 month to get them as they have a hard time keeping up with demand (they make 800 of them a day!) The original ports on the O'day 37 are weak. Spray water on the ports and push in with your foot and water will be pouring in (it does not take much force). I think the newfound metal ports are a great deal and so is the rest of their products. They have all sorts of casting for really cheap, and they are about to manufacture many more products such as backing plates... They are curtuous and I am looking forward to use their product to refit my boat.
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Francois Machabee
They are all shot and are not SS
Hi Justin, All the ports are cheap plastic PYHI ports that leak and have actually caused wood rot over the years. I am taking the boat offshore so I want all SS ports. The only somewhat original things that will be left are the aft and forward hatches. Any idea for a replacement for the two hatches as close to the original ? Thanks, Francois S/V Starshine
Hi Justin, All the ports are cheap plastic PYHI ports that leak and have actually caused wood rot over the years. I am taking the boat offshore so I want all SS ports. The only somewhat original things that will be left are the aft and forward hatches. Any idea for a replacement for the two hatches as close to the original ? Thanks, Francois S/V Starshine
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Francois Machabee
Great!
Hi Olivier, The 5X12 are the small ones, what about the 4 large ports in the saloon and are the 2 at the back of the boat the same as the other smaller ones. You have a round port over the galley ? Thanks!
Hi Olivier, The 5X12 are the small ones, what about the 4 large ports in the saloon and are the 2 at the back of the boat the same as the other smaller ones. You have a round port over the galley ? Thanks!
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Olivier Ruhlmann
Ports
The ports in the back room are the same as the other small ones. As for the four larger ports in the saloon: I do not have them because I have the older version of the O'day 37. They are simple plastic sheets. I will replace those crazed sheets with new thick acrylic sheets. The main hatch in the the saloon also need reinforcing. I will also buy a thick piece of acrylic or polycarbonate (Lexan) for it (approx $50). Cut out the inner portion of the existing hatch plastic. Place the new full size acrylic sheet on top, caulk and through bolt. I will also reinforce the forward hatch with fiberglass ribs and paint over them. And yes: the 8" round port that I bought is by the galley facing the cockpit. It will provide additional lighting, help air circulation while cooking (needed), let us see what is going on in the cockpit while the hatch boards are down, and I think it looks good!
The ports in the back room are the same as the other small ones. As for the four larger ports in the saloon: I do not have them because I have the older version of the O'day 37. They are simple plastic sheets. I will replace those crazed sheets with new thick acrylic sheets. The main hatch in the the saloon also need reinforcing. I will also buy a thick piece of acrylic or polycarbonate (Lexan) for it (approx $50). Cut out the inner portion of the existing hatch plastic. Place the new full size acrylic sheet on top, caulk and through bolt. I will also reinforce the forward hatch with fiberglass ribs and paint over them. And yes: the 8" round port that I bought is by the galley facing the cockpit. It will provide additional lighting, help air circulation while cooking (needed), let us see what is going on in the cockpit while the hatch boards are down, and I think it looks good!
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Francois Machabee
Very cool!
Thanks for the information Olivier. I was planning on a SS Cowl Vent on top of the galley instead. Maybe I will want to change those plans for yours. It sounds great! I am also planning cowl vents for the forward berth and aft cabin to supplement the movement of air. Francois SV Starshine III
Thanks for the information Olivier. I was planning on a SS Cowl Vent on top of the galley instead. Maybe I will want to change those plans for yours. It sounds great! I am also planning cowl vents for the forward berth and aft cabin to supplement the movement of air. Francois SV Starshine III
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Peter J. Brennan
Don't forget the deadlights
over the V-berth. These were ElCheapo plastic originally and leaked. I replaced them with bronze and glass deadlights. We also have two large rectangular opening ports over the galley and nav station looking into ther cockpit. They greatly improve light and air on closed in rainy days. I too would like to replace all ports with bronze. I think the sizes are pretty standard. But that is also a lot of weight added up high not to mention a bunch of bucks.
over the V-berth. These were ElCheapo plastic originally and leaked. I replaced them with bronze and glass deadlights. We also have two large rectangular opening ports over the galley and nav station looking into ther cockpit. They greatly improve light and air on closed in rainy days. I too would like to replace all ports with bronze. I think the sizes are pretty standard. But that is also a lot of weight added up high not to mention a bunch of bucks.
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Olivier Ruhlmann
Deadlights
I was planning on replacing the deadlights with acrylic, similarly to the main hatch. Where did you buy the bronze and glass deadlights? Those would be a good addition to my ports! I think replacing the ports with bronze ones only make sense for the following circumstances: You are going offshore You live aboard You need to replace your old platic ports (the bronze ports from newfound metal cost the same as the plastic ports from other companies) Note: I found out that Lexan is 17 times stronger than plexiglass. However, Lexan esposed to bright sun light will craze in 2-3 years. Life expectancy for plexiglass is more like 10 years. After the material has crazed, its strength is greatly diminished: crazed Lexan is much weaker than intact Plexiglass. I heard some people use Lexan only to create a thieve-proof entrance, and are willing to replace it every 2 years or so...
I was planning on replacing the deadlights with acrylic, similarly to the main hatch. Where did you buy the bronze and glass deadlights? Those would be a good addition to my ports! I think replacing the ports with bronze ones only make sense for the following circumstances: You are going offshore You live aboard You need to replace your old platic ports (the bronze ports from newfound metal cost the same as the plastic ports from other companies) Note: I found out that Lexan is 17 times stronger than plexiglass. However, Lexan esposed to bright sun light will craze in 2-3 years. Life expectancy for plexiglass is more like 10 years. After the material has crazed, its strength is greatly diminished: crazed Lexan is much weaker than intact Plexiglass. I heard some people use Lexan only to create a thieve-proof entrance, and are willing to replace it every 2 years or so...
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Peter J. Brennan
I bought the deadlights
at the Atlantic City boat show some years ago. There was one exhibitor who dealt in all sorts of arcane bronze stuff, including a bronze plaque that says "Temperance Ignored Here." I have not seen them at the shows recently. But I think if you do a Google search you will find them.
at the Atlantic City boat show some years ago. There was one exhibitor who dealt in all sorts of arcane bronze stuff, including a bronze plaque that says "Temperance Ignored Here." I have not seen them at the shows recently. But I think if you do a Google search you will find them.
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Chuck Reed
Fill gap between Cabin Trunk and Liner
I replaced all the main cabin ports when I bought my boat 7 years ago. At the time, Ray Hunt (his father designed this boat) suggested filling the gap between the cabin trunk and the liner to stiffen the opening on which the port is mounted and to give a longer calking run. This was done and we have had no subsequent leakage problems.
I replaced all the main cabin ports when I bought my boat 7 years ago. At the time, Ray Hunt (his father designed this boat) suggested filling the gap between the cabin trunk and the liner to stiffen the opening on which the port is mounted and to give a longer calking run. This was done and we have had no subsequent leakage problems.
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