This is getting confusing. Before I knew about the 'structural' aspect of the windows of my 1995 C&C XL, a local yard replaced them with what looks like acrylic at least partially held in place with screws, the heads of which I can see on the outside of the windows. This was about 10-12 years ago.
They have started leaking seriously again and are badly 'crazed' now by the sun in NC. My lexan companion way hatch and sliding cover look like new and were replaced at about the same time. Thus I am thinking lexan for the window material when I do replace them. I plan to have the windows replaced this spring and my yard is very capable of doing what needs to be done. Apparently some list members replace their windows with plexus (an incredibly tough but inflexible 2-part adhesive that I have used before on hatch handles) which I thought was the gold standard for our windows. OTOH, per these email comments, some use a more flexible product like Sika. Maybe both solutions work well and apparently since we are dealing with boats, neither of them are truly permanent. My dilemma is which way to go--plexus super tough adhesive or Sika which appears to be more flexible, assuming one is preferred. Of course, it could be that either will work and last about the same amount of time--suggestions or recommendations from the list? Thanks, ' Charlie Nelson 1995 C&C 36 XL/kcb Water Phantom cenel...@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: Paul Fountain via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Paul Fountain <p...@seasource.ca> Sent: Wed, Oct 21, 2015 8:45 am Subject: Re: Stus-List Replacing Windows When the second windows were installed, they used Sika 295 and primer also, then a Sika caulk around the windows looks great. – Kim was an artist with how well he matched the gel coat where he did repairs ….. Paul Fountain Managing Director SeaSource Inc. Bookkeeping & IT Services. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 8:40 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> Subject: Stus-List Replacing Windows I don't know what choices in adhesives C&C had to choose from in 1984 when my boat was built, nevertheless, the one used was Plexus, which harden like resin and was the cause of my windows leaking. The windshield on my car is part of the vehicle's 'structural integrity' and it is held in place by a Sikaflex product....I used Sika 295 UV when I replaced my windows about 7 years ago.....I had my car windshield replaced about 2 years ago and I asked the guys doing it what was the adhesive they were using.....they told me it was Sika with a Sika primer and probably the only difference in the two products was the 'curing time'. The windshield guy said that they can't use a product with a 24 hour cure time.....the Sika product they used has a cure time of approx. 2 hours. I understand the logistics of the shorter cure time for the car windshield. Seven years with the Sika 295 and no issues to date. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-10-21 9:08 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: I just replaced the glued in ports on a small 26 footer. I put them in with LifeSeal. The manufacturer currently puts them in with silicone. The ports are around 4 feet long but the opening does have a post in the middle for strength. I can't help but wonder why not put the newer C&C ports in with a more flexible adhesive? I understand they are supposed to be structural and that stiff adhesives are conventional wisdom but is it absolutely necessary? I guess without a structural engineer revisiting any calculations that Rob Ball did, we may never know. Just idle curiosity. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 6:52 AM, Paul Fountain via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: We have done the windows twice – first time the contractor used ¼” – lots of issues, then had South Shore make a new set from the original templates, and they are 3/8” and have done much better – had a lot of repair work around the windows as a result of the first contractor, so could not make our own templates. Paul Fountain Managing Director SeaSource Inc. Bookkeeping & IT Services. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary Russell via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 9:16 PM To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Gary Russell <captnga...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Replacing Windows I am starting the process of replacing the side windows on High Maintenance (1990 C&C 37 Plus). The windows have been replaced before (not original) and are currently 1/4" acrylic. Is that the right thickness? I've seen in some places references to 3/8" windows. So were the original windows 1/4" or 3/8"? Thanks, Gary s/V High Maintenance '90 C&C 37 Plus East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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