As a follow-up to my article entitled "Parts", I contacted Hunter to see if I could get replacement white acrylic covers for the deck skylights. A parts rep told me the only fix they have for me is to replace the white with smoked acrylic (the same acrylic used in the hatch cover). There are two porblems with that. First, the smoked acyrlic will allow very little light to enter the cabin (these are skylights after all) and second they are smooth on both sides. Smooth acrylic when wet is very slippery and I'm not comfortable with any portion on my deck not having some kind of non-skid surface. This "fix" that Hunter has for me is unacceptable and frankly not up to their fine standards for supporting users.
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Calm down.
Jim: Now we know that you are upset but let's try some alternatives. First we have a smoked hatch in the v-berth and there is more light than I care for. If you are fixed on clear why not place some strips of non-skid tape on the acyrlic. You will have light and non-skid too. Just some ideas to get you by! Good luck
Jim: Now we know that you are upset but let's try some alternatives. First we have a smoked hatch in the v-berth and there is more light than I care for. If you are fixed on clear why not place some strips of non-skid tape on the acyrlic. You will have light and non-skid too. Just some ideas to get you by! Good luck
I like them!
We have the smoked acrylic windshield and "skylights" on our 430, and agree with Steve that there is gobs of light coming through. It's not nearly as dark from the inside as you might guess... in fact we have to cover the windshield with a vinyl cover inthe summer to keep the heat down. Of course, that's Texas sun! But unless you live in Alaska, etc, I think the greenhouse effect would be better controlled and you'd be more comfortable inside in hot weather with the smoky stuff, while hardly noticing the difference in the light.
We have the smoked acrylic windshield and "skylights" on our 430, and agree with Steve that there is gobs of light coming through. It's not nearly as dark from the inside as you might guess... in fact we have to cover the windshield with a vinyl cover inthe summer to keep the heat down. Of course, that's Texas sun! But unless you live in Alaska, etc, I think the greenhouse effect would be better controlled and you'd be more comfortable inside in hot weather with the smoky stuff, while hardly noticing the difference in the light.
Tap Plastics
You might try to have those guys make another set made from a material that is more to your liking. (Sorry - I missed the first part of your post - is there some reason why that isn't a viable option?) I have to agree with George, though. The smoked plastic lets in lots more light than you'd think, and the non-skid quality could be addressed with tape or some other applied material.
You might try to have those guys make another set made from a material that is more to your liking. (Sorry - I missed the first part of your post - is there some reason why that isn't a viable option?) I have to agree with George, though. The smoked plastic lets in lots more light than you'd think, and the non-skid quality could be addressed with tape or some other applied material.
smoke gets in your eyes
I have the smoked skylights and I wouldn't trade them. They let a lot of light into the cabin while reducing solar heat gain, like tinted windows on an auto. The smoked plex also makes it more difficult for people to see inside your cabin. Also, I NEVER step on my skylight while on the deck--a good way to crack or break the light, or break the seal.
I have the smoked skylights and I wouldn't trade them. They let a lot of light into the cabin while reducing solar heat gain, like tinted windows on an auto. The smoked plex also makes it more difficult for people to see inside your cabin. Also, I NEVER step on my skylight while on the deck--a good way to crack or break the light, or break the seal.
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