Yep, that's the thread. Just an update, in addition to MD Building Products, Frost King and a couple others now make the black HDPM "D" shaped weather seal. I think I even saw some at Walmart the other day.
Just cut new lenses from Polycarbonate or acrylic. Clean the old frames and apply the "D" seal. Lately I've been putting the joint at the bottom and cutting it at 90 degrees. There are arguments for putting the joint at on end or at the top. Also, heard folks cut it on a 45. I don't think it matters much. Place the lens in and, starting from the top middle install the spline. Lubricate the spline with diluted dish washing soap and use a wooden or plastic implement to push it into the groove. Just make sure you get it all the way into the groove. Not important for sealing, just for making sure it doesn't decide to worm its way out. The "D" seal is what keeps the water out. Don't mess with the frame. It probably doesn't leak so don't fix it. In nearly 2 decades of C&C ownership and discussion lists and forums, I don't recall a case of the frames leaking. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Jul 26, 2017 at 8:31 PM, Rick Taillieu via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Here is the link Mark. > > http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/2010- > October/035503.html > > > -----Original Message----- > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Mark > Smith via CnC-List > Sent: July-26-17 22:03 > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Mark Smith > Subject: Stus-List I need help with portlights > > > Can somebody point me to a thread discussing replacement of old style > aluminum framed portlights? > I have a 1977 C&C 30 Mark 1. The portlights were replaced previously by > the > PO and I don't think they were done correctly, so I don't have a reference > to go by to do it right. Are there any diagrams showing how the plexiglas > fits into the frame, where caulk should be applied, and how the gasketing > should fit (ie, I need a cross-section drawing of the window construction > so > I can do it right). > I'm not trying to be lazy, but I can't figure out how to search these > archives. > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > http://www.avg.com > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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