Thanks for your feedback on this Wade. I recently quoted a price of $1450 US.
On Wed, Aug 28, 2019 at 12:17 PM Wade Glew via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I got this kit (included frames, mounting hardware and new plexi windows) > from Dan Boisvert @ fixleakyboats.com for my 33-2 in 2009. Since > removal of the old windows and installing the new ones was a skill I hoped > to never use again, and because I wanted someone to complain to besides > myself if the new ones leaked, I had the fibreglass shop at my Marina > install them. The new windows have stood up well for 10 years. Having > said that, I have friends in my harbour with a C&C 32 who ordered the kit > and the very same fibreglass shop had a bit##@ch of a time getting them to > fit and they complained that the support from Dan was poor. After removal > of the old windows, the new plexi is put into place with sealant and the > frame provides compression to the seal by numerous through screws with > wing nuts on the inside of the cabin. Once cured, the frames outside are > calked, the wing nuts inside are removed and white nylon cap nuts are > placed over the screws. Looks good from outside. It's not an awful look > inside but the nuts are noticeable (to me, no one else has ever commented > on them) and the shop had to re-install the accordian curtains a little > higher to clear the nylon cap nuts. Overall, the cost and new appearance > was well worth having a dry boat. Cost for the kit in 2009 was about $1500 > CDN. > I haven't looked at his website to see if there are other reviews so this > is my personal experience with these kits > > Wade > Oh Boy C&C 33 MK II > > On Wed, Aug 28, 2019 at 10:07 AM Tom Lynch via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Has anyone tried or have any experience with the DIY window repair kit >> that Dan Boisvert sells @ fixleakyboats.com? His product uses a custom >> fabricated marine aluminum window frame which is installed with the >> existing acrylic window. >> >> He posts in the C&C Facebook group. >> >> Tom Lynch >> IndoIrish C&C 33 MKII >> Bayfield WI >> >> On Tue, Aug 27, 2019 at 8:50 PM Dave via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Evening all - have searched the archives and have found a great deal of >>> info on adhesives and the replacement process, however not a lot on the >>> material. >>> >>> I understand the windows are acrylic (plexiglass) can anyone please >>> confirm the thickness? (Mine are leaking, but still installed) >>> >>> I know that some have used uv and scratch resistant polycarbonate . >>> (Can’t locate the post). Any thoughts? >>> >>> Is the material used for the portlights the same as for the (now quite >>> crazed) hatches? >>> >>> Many Thanks in advance. >>> >>> Dave >>> Windstar 33-2 >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ > > 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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