Here is a video using the HB tape https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQyjxVUskd8
On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 11:17 PM Mike Nicholls via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I replaced my port-lights on my Cand C 35 Mark III that I acquired in the > fall of 2019. In July of 2021, I replaced the crazed and leaking > port-lights that were held with plexus and bolts. They no longer leak and > are held in place only with ¾ inch 3M VHB tape and Dowsil 795 (no bolts). > Some gelcoat will get damaged and will need to be replaced. I also needed > to fill in the 80 or so bolt holes using reinforced polyester resin. > Removal of the Plexus is best done using a Fein multi-tool. Sanding of the > gelcoat is also easier with this tool. The best article to help me was on > the S/V Violet Blog---How To: Replace Frameless Acrylic Windows on a Boat. > The Scheafer Article is also useful as was Boat Works Today. When you > place the acrylic ensure that a lot of pressure is used to adapt the > acrylic to the tape. This is very important. At first apply considerable > pressure using your body weight. But first try in the sheet and use washers > to support the acrylic and also to get the proper spacing for the Dowsil > 795. Placing the acrylic requires 2 people. Use masking tape with markers > to also help lining up the acrylic. I put pressure on the acrylic overnight > using a number of 20 Kg weights (for weight training) hung off the hand > rails. Make sure the fore and aft ends are especially weighted down. I > sealed around with Dowsil the next day. It is best to do this in warmer > weather to get the best bond to the VHB tape. This is a time consuming > project but is well worth it. All the best. > > > > Mike Nicholls > > C and C 35 Mark III Moondance > > > > *From:* StrightR--- via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] > *Sent:* February 9, 2023 2:00 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* strig...@eastlink.ca > *Subject:* Stus-List Replacing cabin windows > > > > A couple of years ago there was an excellent thread on replacing cabin > windows using acrylic, 3M ultra high bond tape and black silicone sealant. > Anyone happen to have a copy of that? > > > > Thanks > > Rod > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu >
Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu
