Can anyone tell me the thickness of the original material in the C&C 30 portlights? Mine are 1/8" which seems pitifully thin. The frame looks like it will accommodate 3/16, maybe 1/4.
PLEASE RESPOND TO [email protected] > On Jul 26, 2017, at 10:14 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Yep, that's the thread. > > Just an update, in addition to MD Building Products, Frost King and a couple > others now make the black HDPM "D" shaped weather seal. I think I even saw > some at Walmart the other day. > > Just cut new lenses from Polycarbonate or acrylic. Clean the old frames and > apply the "D" seal. Lately I've been putting the joint at the bottom and > cutting it at 90 degrees. There are arguments for putting the joint at on > end or at the top. Also, heard folks cut it on a 45. I don't think it > matters much. > > Place the lens in and, starting from the top middle install the spline. > Lubricate the spline with diluted dish washing soap and use a wooden or > plastic implement to push it into the groove. Just make sure you get it all > the way into the groove. Not important for sealing, just for making sure it > doesn't decide to worm its way out. The "D" seal is what keeps the water out. > > Don't mess with the frame. It probably doesn't leak so don't fix it. In > nearly 2 decades of C&C ownership and discussion lists and forums, I don't > recall a case of the frames leaking. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > >> On Wed, Jul 26, 2017 at 8:31 PM, Rick Taillieu via CnC-List >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> Here is the link Mark. >> >> http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/2010-October/035503.html >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mark >> Smith via CnC-List >> Sent: July-26-17 22:03 >> To: [email protected] >> Cc: Mark Smith >> Subject: Stus-List I need help with portlights >> >> >> Can somebody point me to a thread discussing replacement of old style >> aluminum framed portlights? >> I have a 1977 C&C 30 Mark 1. The portlights were replaced previously by the >> PO and I don't think they were done correctly, so I don't have a reference >> to go by to do it right. Are there any diagrams showing how the plexiglas >> fits into the frame, where caulk should be applied, and how the gasketing >> should fit (ie, I need a cross-section drawing of the window construction so >> I can do it right). >> I'm not trying to be lazy, but I can't figure out how to search these >> archives. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> --- >> This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. >> http://www.avg.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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