I used 3M 4991 VHB tape and Dow 795 caulking with 3/8" Plexiglas 2 years ago, and it worked out extremely well. For the gradual curve in the deck house, the 3/8" Plexiglas is plenty flexible. I've had zero leaks.
Gary S/V Kaylarah '90 C&C 37+ East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 7:20 PM, Mark Baldridge via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > Hi All, > > I'm in discussion with the yard to replace the fixed windows on my 37/40+ > this spring. They barely leak, but there are vertical splits on both sides > of the forward windows and in big downpours do leak. I currently have blue > tape on them to stop the leaks when I'm not around. I want them replaced > and looking sharp before the wife picks out new upholstery for the interior. > > So far I'm looking at having them use 3M 4991 VHB tape and Dow 795 > caulking. For those that have this done, any tips I should pass on to the > folks doing the work. > > Also what was used for the windows, "cast" plexiglass? and what thickness? > I've read 3/8 in posts, but I've been told 1/4" would work better due to > the curvature of the adhesion area. > > Thanks, > Mark Baldridge > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~_/) > '89 C&C 37/40+ "The Edge" > Surf City, NC > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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