Vega Windows

[reefmagnet]

In followup to David's query here about replacement windows, I'm
wondering if anyone has built storm shutters to cover the existing
windows--I'm interested in how they would be attached safely and
securely. Anyone know any book describing how best to install storm
shutters? Thanks!

David Ham wrote:

 

[Brian Hofler]

Hello Everyone:

Does anybody know where I can buy some non-opening metal framed windows
for my Vega? After reading that book about the young Scottish woman
sailing her Vega around the Atlantic (Out of the Blue?) and having a
window blow out makes me want to get something stronger than the
original rubber gasket type. I suppose on the Vega the windows could
not be tempered glass but would have to be plastic/lexan because the
cabin sides are cambered.

Also, where can I send a check to subscribe to the Vega newsletter - and
how much? Thanks

David Ham
Juneau, Alaska
Vega # 268

 

[reefmagnet]

Check out Griffith, "Blue Water", a great book by a guy who knew his stuff.
He used sort of cleats on either side of the window and jammed a plywood
shutter in. A little rough but it worked well.

 

[reefmagnet]

Hi David,

I think I can answer both of your questions.

For the windows, check the VAGB web site http://www.firstnet.u-
net.com/ click on the "TECHNICAL" button on the left. They have
beautiful aluminum frames to replace the rubber gaskets. A cheaper
(and stronger) alternative would be to make storm shutters of 3/4
inch marine plywood held in place over the existing windows with
through-bolted cleats. Take a look at the pictures of "Berserker"
everyone was talking about a few days ago. Kind of klunky looking,
but they do the job.

As for the Vega Newsletter, Send a check for US$12 to:

Chuck Rose
SV Lealea
PO Box 88784
Honolulu, HI 96830-8784

Please include the following information:

NAME:
POSTAL ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
FIRST MATE:
HULL/SAIL#:
BOAT NAME:
HOME PORT:
TELEPHONE#:

Aloha,

Chuck Rose
Editor, AVA News

 

[reefmagnet]

David, We read the same book. Scared me too! I gave it a lot of thought as
did others. A few folks just through bolted lexan over the opening and
sealed it with silicone. It wasn't a good plan. Turns out that materials
expand and contract as they heat and cool. The fiberglass and lexan do so at
different rates. The people that tried it found that the rather extreme
lengths that needed to be covered caused the silicone to give way and the
lexan to stress where it was bolted. The result was leaks. We did it abit
different by scarfing in some glass and dividing the long port into two. We
built flanges out of fiberglass and were able to use 1/4" lexan gasketed
with neoprene as our ports. No bolts penetrate the lexan. We've seen some
fairly good extremes of temperature as well as some rather heavy weather
without any leaks. If 1/4" isn't thick enough you can use thicker. It wasn't
an easy job but it worked out very well. If folks are interested I'll do a
detailed description of the project. Walt Brown. Lyric #120

 

[reefmagnet]

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the book 'Out of the Blue'. I
doesn't seem to be available in the UK.

 

[TJBurkett]

I recently replaced my original windows with Steve's aluminum framed
ones. I now have a complete set of Vega windows available (4 forward
small ones, and 2 large main cabin), if anyone is interested. The
windows came off of a series I Vega.

Tom

 

[pjacobs55]

How did the window replacement go? Were you under cover during teh work? Was it hard? Did you have help? How many hours?Nicholas Walsh
Nicholas H. Walsh P.A.
111 Commercial Street
Portland Maine 04101
Tel. 207/772-2191
fax 207/774-3940

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[stevebirch2002]

WHy thank you kindly. Any ideas or suggestions are always welcome for
any of the parts I make. I have been known to be wrong - Ask my wife!!!!

Cheers

Steve Birch (Technical)