Thanks, Joel. On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 9:04 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> The hatch is the easier job. Yes, the gasket is replaceable. There are a > couple sizes ranging from 3/8 to 5/8. Some of us have used > weatherstripping, some have bought foam from McMaster/Carr. The lense is > 3/8 or 1/2 inch plexi. I decided to buy the plexi and a router rather than > pay to have it cut to size and shape for the same total price. I used Dow > 795 (which can also be used for the windows despite Gary's admonition, but > we have beat that dead horse enough times). > Gary is right about chipping the gelcoat. > > Be sure to tape all of the areas inside and out where adhesive might > ooze! Makes cleanup a lot easier. Also, where rubber gloves. > > Joel > > On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 8:54 AM, Gary Nylander via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Curtis, be very careful when taking the old ones out. They are glued in >> with some powerful stuff and you stand a good chance of chipping the >> gelcoat around the windows (don't ask me how I know). You may want to try a >> dremel or one of those vibrating side cutters (Fein tool?). >> >> Then you have to clean up the area where the adhesive was - it was >> probably laid on pretty thick and is another dremel job - again - care. >> >> Some folks use a special adhesive called Plexus, which is a two part glue >> and needs a special gun for application. The windows are bonded into the >> side of the cabin and are part of the structure. You have to hold them in >> place (they are slightly bent to match the curve of your cabin). Or you can >> use Sikaflex 295, which requires a cleaner, a primer (mandatory!!!) and the >> adhesive. Don't get creative and try anything else, there are probably 100 >> war stories about folks who have experimented and then got the opportunity >> to do it right the next year. >> >> Search through the archives on the site - most of the late '70's and >> later original C&C's had glued in windows and there are a lot of threads on >> this repair. It is doable but not trivial. Jake had a pretty good >> description if I remember correctly. >> >> Gary Nylander >> (Been there with moderate success) >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> *From:* Curtis via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> *To:* CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 23, 2014 8:21 AM >> *Subject:* Stus-List C&C30MK1 windows and hatch replacements >> >> Good morning, >> I'm thinking of a winter project to replace the cabin side windows with >> something stronger and nice. Has anybody undergone this project that could >> share their process and maybe some photos ? Do I just cut them out with a >> razor knife and take them to a lexan shop and have them duplicate them in a >> lighter color? Is there a framed in type? I have been stopping leaks in >> them windows sense I got the boat? >> >> I also want to rebuild the forward hatch and need something strong and >> that lets in more light. I need to know if the gasket around the inside is >> replaceable? Mine is cracking up and needs to be replaced. all-tho the >> leaking looks to be the caulking of the class itself to the frame. >> >> If you can share some in-depth details on how the two mentioned projects >> are to be completed I would be very thankful. >> I am very good at DIY projects and could do this project without imput. >> It is so much nicer hearing from people that have done it. >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> >> *Best regards,* >> >> >> *Curtis* >> >> >> *C&C 30-MK1 East Coast Lady* >> >> >> *Port Royal,* >> >> >> *South Carolina* >> >> *cpt.b...@gmail.com <bobhick...@rogers.com>* >> >> >> *~~~~ __/) ~~~~* >> >> . >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >> page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >> page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > -- *Best regards,* *Curtis McDaniel, * *C&C 30-MK1 East Coast Lady* *Port Royal,* *South Carolina* *cpt.b...@gmail.com <bobhick...@rogers.com>* *~~~~ __/) ~~~~* .
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