Kevin:
I intended using suction cups to hold my new windows in place, however,
before I actually did the job, I experimented with the suction cups on
the new windows and found they did not hold on for very long. I used
Sika 295 |||UV as the adhesive and therefore left the 'paper' on
When I do this project I plan on using a glass suction cup or likely two
from the inside and tie them off somewhere under load. In my opinion using
these in tension while provide a much more even and stronger load across
the portlights, keeping them in place while they cure. I prefer to keep my
Robert,
Thanks for further input. My plan is to follow the same idea. I like your
keyhole idea to locate the window effectively.
One question - did you tape the window in place and then add the 795 into the
gap? Or did you put some 795 on the back of the acrylic (or the cabin side)? I
feel
I am writing to update on my portlight replacement project.
The installation went perfectly and the portlight looks great.
Applying a few wood blocks to the inside of the portlight with removable,
double-sided poster tape was a very effective way to affix the portlight in
proper alignment.
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From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert H.
via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 10:23 AM
To: RPH; cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Portlight Replacement with VHB Tape Dow 795
I am writing to update on my
fey fred, Did you replace yours? What did you use?
Thanks.
On Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 3:28 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List
cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote:
I agree -- my 30mkI had 3/8 acrylic, as well.
Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 CC Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI
Curtis,
Your fixed ports are no doubt acrylic (Plexiglas). I would think they would
be 3/8. I've replaced mine twice over the past 15 years. Cast Plexi is
stronger than the standard extruded variety. The original Plexi was bronze.
I chose a smoke grey, which I think gives the boat a more
Find a Beneteau with the in hull ports. Look carefully at the ports. The
white ring around the perimeter of the port is paint.
No clue what paint they used. I have a copy of the Beneteau port
installation procedure. They use a primer and one part adhesive.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
AM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Portlight Replacement with VHB Tape Dow 795
Find a Beneteau with the in hull ports. Look carefully at the ports. The white
ring around the perimeter of the port is paint.
No clue what paint they used. I have a copy of the Beneteau port installation
procedure
I have been reading the recent posts about windows and I thought that some
might be interested to hear of my experience replacing the portlights on my
1989 30 MKII. Please note that I just started the on-boat part of the project
yesterday and the work is not yet complete.
In late fall I made
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Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 12:06 PM
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Subject: Stus-List Portlight Replacement with VHB Tape Dow 795
I have been reading the recent posts about windows and I thought that some
might be interested to hear of my experience replacing the portlights on my
1989
I agree — my 30mkI had 3/8” acrylic, as well.
Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 CC Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^(
On Feb 15, 2015, at 11:33 AM, Burt Stratton via CnC-List
cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote:
I used three eighths cast acrylic... Quarter inch seems thin.
This sounds well thought out but I have one thought on this. You say you
painted the inside of the plexiglass black, the substrate you are now adhering
to is paint and not the window itself. I'm thinking you may see the window
separate from the VHB tape and leave the paint behind on the tape as
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