Dave, I checked your blog and that's an impressive effort there on the
refit. I hope the VHB works out for you.
Ahmet, I hear butyl is good for the aluminum frame portlights on the 70s
C&Cs. The fixed port lights on the 80s boats are supposed to be structural
so they have to be bonded to the cabin top.
Steve
Suhana, C&C 32
Toronto
On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 7:40 PM, Dave Godwin via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> More response to this thread; I’ve been working on the fixed ports on my
> boat over the last few days and and paying close attention. After absorbing
> a good bit of the info in the thread and the links provided, I’m planning
> on moving away from using Plexus ("if it was good enough for my grandfather
> it’s good enough for me!”) and using the 3M tape. Seems the more modern
> ticket to me.
>
> I’m anticipating the operation to be a good bit easy than using Plexus,
> certainly if it is just one person doing the job.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Godwin
> 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin
> Reedville - Chesapeake Bay
> Ronin’s Overdue Refit <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/>
>
>
> On Nov 9, 2015, at 11:56 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> wrote:
>
> Was afraid of that. The only ports close to the new C&C ports I've done
> were on a Beneteau. Don't remember how hard the adhesive was.
>
> Dennis C.
>
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 10:45 AM, Gary Russell via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Dennis,
>> I'm quite sure those blades would work well for soft calk like
>> silicones or urethanes, but Plexus is hard as a rock and I don't think they
>> would work. In addition, the big problem is getting at the bottom window
>> joint that is very close to the turn on the deck.
>>
>> Gary
>> S/V High Maintenance (formerly Expresso)
>> 1990 C&C 37 Plus
>> East Greenwich, RI, USA
>>
>>
>> ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 11:25 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <
>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Not quite the same thing but lately I've been removing ports that were
>>> held in with sealant by using a vibrating saw with a caulk cutting blade.
>>> Like these:
>>>
>>> http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-OSC214C-4-Inch-Caulk-Knife/dp/B004UBF43S
>>>
>>> http://multifitblades.com/straight-sealant-cutter.html
>>>
>>> Not sure how they would work on Plexus or Sika adhesives.
>>>
>>> Dennis C.
>>> Touche' 35-1 #83
>>> Mandeville, LA
>>>
>>> On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 9:30 AM, mike amirault via CnC-List <
>>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Wow! You guys are lucky! My Windows came out in pieces with significant
>>>> gel coat damage."
>>>>
>>>> Well, Gary, you are "High Maintenance" ;)
>>>>
>>>> Mike Amirault
>>>>
>>>> Lovely Cruise C&C33MKii
>>>>
>>>> SMSC
>>>>
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