Windows, oh those leaky windows

[lostintime]

Good all, and thanks in advance for any help given.
I have an 1983 Catalina 30. I am removing and resealing all windows. I have the kit for the stationary windows but the window in the head and aft bunk are sliders. The material that the windows slid in (it's like a felt) is rotted away. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement kit for these windows? These are aluminum framed windows.

 

[njlarry]

I d try a rv camper store first. Then good old Mac Master Carr online. Good luck with it.

 

[Team118]

Yeah, it's almost like a mesh, not the normal rubber gasket the other windows use....I just took mine apart today and was thinking the same thing.

 

[lostintime]

I d try a rv camper store first. Then good old Mac Master Carr online. Good luck with it.

Good idea, didn't think about an RV shop. Thanks

 

[jssailem]

Also consider an Autoshop or an Auto online store. They make a variety of felt channel inserts to smooth the slide of windows.

Another idea might be online window manufactures. You may find a distributor of their products with a felt channel insert.

 

[lostintime]

Thanks sailem, I was going to contact Wallside Windows and pick their brains.

 

[Meriachee]

Catalina Direct. They have most everything you may need, and many things you never knew you couldn't live without

 

[lostintime]

Catalina Direct only has the kit for non slider windows. They could not point me in any direction other than buy new windows @ $277.00 ea. I'm NOT spending $600 on two small windows.