I would suggest something transparent. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC
On 5 December 2015 at 19:54, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > If the spline is OK, get some smoke tinted Lexan and use the old ones as a > pattern to cut the new ones. Use a jig saw with a fine tooth blade. Sand > the edges a bit. > > Get some D shape EPDM foam from the weatherstripping section at any big > box building supply store. Brand names are Frost King or MD Building > Products. > > Frost King product number is V25BK. Just happen to be on boat tonight and > had some in the dock box. > > Clean the frame. Peel backing from foam and stick in place. Lube the > spline with soapy water. Starting with the bottom middle shove the spline > back with a wooden dowel. Done. > > Dennis C. > Touché 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 5, 2015, at 2:06 PM, Glen Eddie via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Any recommendations for windows for a c&c 35 mk I. I'm located in > toronto. Thanks everyone. > > Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network. > *From: *allen via CnC-List > *Sent: *Saturday, December 5, 2015 2:58 PM > *To: *cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Reply To: *cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc: *allen > *Subject: *Re: Stus-List Bonded Windows (continued) > > Gary, > > After my acrylic windows were bonded to the cabin sides, they were caulked > with some kind of white material that looked great for the first couple of > weeks, then started to bleed down the acrylic face of the window. Now I > can see a little gully between the horizontal side of the acrylic and the > cabin fiberglass. I was looking for something white and more persistent, > but maybe black would be good. > > Allen > > *From:* Gary Russell via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* Thursday, December 03, 2015 7:51 PM > *To:* C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* Gary Russell <captnga...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Bonded Windows (continued) > > Allen, > If I understand your question, I used Dow Corning 795 Black silicone. > Gary > > ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ > > > > Glen Eddie Tel: 416-777-5357 Fax: 1-888-812-2557 > Torkin Manes LLP > Barristers & Solicitors > > This email message, and any attachments, is intended only for the named > recipient(s) above and may contain content that is privileged, confidential > and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you have received > this message in error, please notify the sender and delete this email > message. Thank you. > > > On Thu, Dec 3, 2015 at 7:46 PM, allen via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >> What did you use for caulking to protect the bond? My caulking is coming >> undone. >> >> Allen Miles >> s/v Septima >> C&C 30-2 >> Hampton, VA >> >> *From:* Andrew Burton via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> *Sent:* Thursday, December 03, 2015 9:26 AM >> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> *Cc:* Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com> >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Bonded Windows (continued) >> >> I have templates for the C&C 40 windows if anyone needs them. Actually, >> just a set of old windows the PO thoughtfully passed on to me. >> >> Andy >> C&C 40 >> Peregrine >> >> On Thu, Dec 3, 2015 at 9:17 AM, Pete Shelquist via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> Just an observation; The VHB tape seems like a more simple >>> installation. However, I’m curious if Plexus is evil because it’s too hard >>> and tenacious, yet the VHB joined parts won’t come apart, in 5-10 yrs when >>> redoing windows again it sounds like we’ll be calling VHB evil. >>> >>> >>> >>> I don’t have a better solution, and question if there’s really a good >>> one out there. It sounds like we need to keep templates of the lenses and >>> deal with cutting and filling around the frame when the connection fails. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Gary >>> Russell via CnC-List >>> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 02, 2015 7:47 PM >>> *To:* C&C List >>> *Cc:* Gary Russell >>> *Subject:* Stus-List Bonded Windows (continued) >>> >>> >>> >>> For those who were following my post on bonded windows on High >>> Maintenance, I have an update and many thoughts on the project enumerated >>> below. I have successfully installed two windows on the starboard side and >>> replaced the acrylic on all the hatches and can say that the project has >>> been very successful. I have terminated my project at this point as the >>> temperatures are now too low for the VHB tape which requires a temperature >>> of greater than 60 degrees F for application. Here are my observations: >>> >>> >>> >>> #1. Plexus is evil stuff and should not be allowed on a boat. It is >>> too hard and tenacious a bond. Because fiberglass and acrylic have such a >>> different expansion coefficient, fracture of the acrylic is assured. >>> Removing the stuff is impossible without destroying the gel coat >>> underneath. I tried a sharp blade between the fiberglass and the acrylic >>> and all I managed to do was rip up the gel coat. >>> >>> >>> >>> #2. Before removing the windows, make a template out of some thin >>> plywood (or other material) because the window will (no doubt) come out in >>> pieces and you will have nothing as a reference for making the new windows. >>> >>> >>> >>> #3. I finally was successful removing the acrylic with a 5/8” router >>> bit set to a depth equal to the thickness of the acrylic plus the thick >>> >> _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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