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Skip, thanks so much for the advice. I'm in coastal NC and the temperature expansion/contraction is also the issue here.If I can find a good local plastics fabricator I may try that route! Definitely understand about the surface prep and adhesion.
On Thu, Mar 8, 2018 at 3:51 PM, Skip Ryan <skip...@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
I had a '87 390 with the same type of windows. At the time I went through the project, Beneteau had replacement windows available on special order from France, but they were very expensive. I took my old ones to a local plastics fabricator and had them duplicate them for a fraction of the cost. I had tried all the recommended sealants, i.e., Sikaflex, Dow, etc., but the one that worked the best was GE SSG4000. Being in Florida, I was experiencing expansion/contraction due to temperature and all the ones I tried could not handle the adhesion problems until I found the GE product. Surface prep is also critical; it has to be clean. Getting the curvature right on the corner windows is important.SkipTampa
On Thu, Mar 8, 2018 at 2:28 PM, Rob Oceanis <r...@sizzlefish.com> wrote:
The leaky fixed windows on my '87 Oceanis 350 are a design flaw without a solution at this point.-I've rebedded them once (it worked for 1.5 years before they leaked again)-the existing ones are now crazed and the starboard curved panel has a crack right through-Beneteau does not have replacement glass or even a good recommendationFrom what I can tell, my best bet is to use the existing panels as a mold for fiberglass inserts and go that route. Thinking maybe to fit two hatches into the fiberglass replacement area.Has anyone done this? If so, any recommendations on doing the job properly without breaking the bank? (I love the boat but she's only worth so much)
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I have and it needs to be done with patience and preparation. Most fabrication places will cut the windows but the main problem for me was that the windows on my 42s7 were 8mm and the fabricators use only 6 mm. I then used sika with a thousand cleaning clothes and still made a massive . apply the sika and mildly attach the windows . Let the sika go off and then fully tighten the screws holding these windows.
And finally ask Brendan Hunt
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Steve Patterson here in Channel Islands Harbor (California) did my work, he just told me the company is American Plastics in Camarillo, CA. He also volunteered to mention his name for a discount.
https://americanplasticscorp.com/
Dan
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I had a '87 390 with the same type of windows. At the time I went through the project, Beneteau had replacement windows available on special order from France, but they were very expensive. I took my old ones to a local plastics fabricator and had them duplicate them for a fraction of the cost. I had tried all the recommended sealants, i.e., Sikaflex, Dow, etc., but the one that worked the best was GE SSG4000. Being in Florida, I was experiencing expansion/contraction due to temperature and all the ones I tried could not handle the adhesion problems until I found the GE product. Surface prep is also critical; it has to be clean. Getting the curvature right on the corner windows is important.SkipTampa
On Thu, Mar 8, 2018 at 2:28 PM, Rob Oceanis <r...@sizzlefish.com> wrote:
The leaky fixed windows on my '87 Oceanis 350 are a design flaw without a solution at this point.-I've rebedded them once (it worked for 1.5 years before they leaked again)-the existing ones are now crazed and the starboard curved panel has a crack right through-Beneteau does not have replacement glass or even a good recommendationFrom what I can tell, my best bet is to use the existing panels as a mold for fiberglass inserts and go that route. Thinking maybe to fit two hatches into the fiberglass replacement area.Has anyone done this? If so, any recommendations on doing the job properly without breaking the bank? (I love the boat but she's only worth so much)
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Actually, let me clarify:
I did not use fiberglass.
Select Plastics fabricated the fixed ports using Lexan or whatever the original Beneteau material is.
Color matched perfectly.
Don’t know why you would use fiberglass..
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Select Plastics in Norwalk made mine ...perfect fit
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On Jul 17, 2018, at 7:04 PM, bill wagner <wewag...@gmail.com<mailto:wewag...@gmail.com>> wrote:
I think it is possible to have a plexiglass one made. There is a guy named Tony in Norwalk that probably can do it if you can give him an old one. The fixed window can be successfully replaced.
The company is in Norwalk, Ct.
Bill Wagner
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On Mar 8, 2018, at 2:28 PM, Rob Oceanis <r...@sizzlefish.com<mailto:rob@sizzlefish.com>> wrote:
The leaky fixed windows on my '87 Oceanis 350 are a design flaw without a solution at this point.
-I've rebedded them once (it worked for 1.5 years before they leaked again) -the existing ones are now crazed and the starboard curved panel has a crack right through -Beneteau does not have replacement glass or even a good recommendation
From what I can tell, my best bet is to use the existing panels as a mold for fiberglass inserts and go that route. Thinking maybe to fit two hatches into the fiberglass replacement area.
Has anyone done this? If so, any recommendations on doing the job properly without breaking the bank? (I love the boat but she's only worth so much)
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