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
>
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>
> 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
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> *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
>
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> 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
>>>
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