I can't think of any reason to keep the bolts. They'll usually cause a stress concentration in the acrylic which will eventually crack. My windows (sealed with 3M VHB tape) finished their 3rd season and so far no leaks or cracks.
Gary S/V Kaylarah '90 C&C 37+ East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ On Mon, Nov 5, 2018 at 10:46 AM Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > Listers: > > I have a new one for you. > > This past summer I replaced my windows using the recommended method > (3M > Tape, slower-cure caulking, etc.). The windows originally had been > screwed > into the cabin top and in some locations thru-bolted (the screws probably > gave out when over-torqued to keep out water). Before taping/caulking the > replacements in place, I filled all the holes. The project turned out > fine. > Looks good and no leaks. > > As a winter project, I plan to replace the lens on a small "skylight" > (maybe 4" x 8") that illuminates the head compartment. The orientation is > obviously different than the windows -- it sits in a cavity in the deck > and > is subject to being walked on. The skylight is thru-bolted in place. Can > anyone think of a reason why I should keep the thru-bolts instead of > filling > the holes and using the recommended procedure for regular window > replacement? > > Thanks in advance. > > Matt Wolford > 42 Custom > Erie, PA > > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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