HR, Malo or Najad windscreen/extrustion

[Caladh]

Has anyone replaced the windscreen and/or the aluminium extrusions that holds the windscreen and if so can you provided and pointers and suppliers ? Thanks as I am contemplating the same on my Malo.

 

[pvb]

Yes, I replaced the alloy fixing rails on the windscreen on my old HR352. I got the replacement rails from HR Parts, and they were pre-cut and pre-mitred. My windscreen was made by Bjerg, who were taken over by Ertec, so I'd suggest you start by asking Ertec if they can supply extrusions to match yours.

It's definitely a 2-person job. You'll probably find that the side panels of the screen are slightly curved, so you need to gently bend the extrusion before sliding it on. It's necessary to hammer the end of the extrusion gently to get it to slide on. When replacing, start with the front centre section and work outwards and back.

 

[ashtead]

If you haven't already the other place to post for help are the Moody and Bavaria fora as a number of Moody's have fixed screens along with the Bav Ocean models. I know that a Moody 36 had to replace a cracked screen and it was a pricy job. Not without complications.

 

[Yngmar]

See this post.

 

[Caladh]

...which post ?

 

[Yngmar]

...which post ?

I've made it more visible ;-)

 

[Caladh]

I've made it more visible ;-)

Ta

 

[pandos]

Has anyone replaced the windscreen and/or the aluminium extrusions that holds the windscreen and if so can you provided and pointers and suppliers ? Thanks as I am contemplating the same on my Malo.

I have mine removed and am halfway through refurbishing it, I ground out the corrosion filled with chemical metal and sanded fair, then covered with silver anodized colored vinyl foil from a sign makers, so far looks ok.

I might look at alternative sources for sections, I suspect those used are available elsewhere but described in different terms, possibly as secondary glazing or for display cabinets like this

http://www.glassparts.ie/display-sh...liding-track-for-glass-cabinet-or-hatch-doors

another possibility, to make a frameless arrangement with a top and bottom rail welded on the corners with 8mm toughened glass http://www.glassparts.ie/glass-balu...em/slotted-tube-48-3mm-x-27mm-x-30mm-x-1-5-mm




Better than €5000k for a complete new screen.

 

[fearmhuir]

Hi Caladh, how did you get on with your Malo windscreen? I am in a similar position with corrosion on the bottom rail of the windscreen. Mine is a 2003 model, with the top and bottom rail one piece bent extrusions.
Was it a difficult job to dismantle? Reassemble? What did you use to remove the corrosion?
Any information would be helpful.
Thanks

 

[willowcarroll]

Has anyone replaced the windscreen and/or the aluminium extrusions that holds the windscreen and if so can you provided and pointers and suppliers ? Thanks as I am contemplating the same on my Malo.

Caladh , this May be a long shot since your original post is back in 09 . I have the same problem now with my 02 built Malo 41 . With Malo now bust ( and I am told also the company that supplied the original windscreens to Malo , back in the day) I’m struggling a bit to find a quality supplier . Boat based in Croatia now where there is reasonable expertise but they’re saying I need new frame . Ideally I’d go for a new stainless steel if I could find a supplier . Any thoughts would be most welcome .thank you

 

[willowcarroll]

Hi Caladh, how did you get on with your Malo windscreen? I am in a similar position with corrosion on the bottom rail of the windscreen. Mine is a 2003 model, with the top and bottom rail one piece bent extrusions.
Was it a difficult job to dismantle? Reassemble? What did you use to remove the corrosion?
Any information would be helpful.
Thanks

Hi Caladh, how did you get on with your Malo windscreen? I am in a similar position with corrosion on the bottom rail of the windscreen. Mine is a 2003 model, with the top and bottom rail one piece bent extrusions.
Was it a difficult job to dismantle? Reassemble? What did you use to remove the corrosion?
Any information would be helpful.
Thanks

fearmhuir not sure what the etiquette is here but I don’t seem to be able to send you a private message ( user error on my part I’m sure ) but I notice your just up the road from me ( I’m Dublin based bit boar in Croatia ) and I own an 02 built Malo 41 and wonder how you’re doing with sourcing parts and advice n maintaining a bot of similar age .

 

[pvb]

fearmhuir not sure what the etiquette is here but I don’t seem to be able to send you a private message ( user error on my part I’m sure )

Welcome to the forums!

It's not user error on your part; new posters have some restrictions on what they can do until they've made a number of posts. It's supposed to keep the riffraff out! Hopefully fermhuir will see your post, he looked at this thread recently.

 

[fearmhuir]

Caladh , this May be a long shot since your original post is back in 09 . I have the same problem now with my 02 built Malo 41 . With Malo now bust ( and I am told also

I had corrosion problems with my screen on a 2003 Malo 36. Three years ago I (very carefully) dismantled the entire windscreen, removed all the corrosion with a power washer at high power and close range. I then sprayed the inside faces of all the channels with an etching primer, and then Hammerite (I think?).
When reassembling I completely filled all the channels with black Tec7 before inserting the rubber seals. The main problem is that water seeps down into the bottom channel, sitting there and corroding the aluminium. Like me, you probably found a little pool of water sitting at the rear of the windscreen, just ahead of the arch. This is a sign that water is sitting in the bottom channel.
After three seasons, there is no sign of any corrosion evident as yet. I don't expect it to be a complete cure, but it has stopped it for now.
Screens were made around this time by either OMetall or Ertec in Sweden, and it is possible to have one made in stainless, but even an alumium version is around 9000 Euro plus transport!
Malo yachts are now part of the Sweden Yachts group, and there seem to be some personnel with Malo experience around, as I have had some technical queries answered by them. Try info@swedenyachtsgroup.se?

 

[willowcarroll]

Very helpful thank you indeed . Pricey for a new one . Sweden yachts are helpful but they told me their windscreen supplier had gone bust . You’re right, Metal have their logo on the glass of my screen . I tried attaching a picture of my corrosion but was told to big to attach .

 

[willowcarroll]

Welcome to the forums!

It's not user error on your part; new posters have some restrictions on what they can do until they've made a number of posts. It's supposed to keep the riffraff out! Hopefully fermhuir will see your post, he looked at this thread recently.

Obliged for the steer , thank you . got a very good reply .

 

[fearmhuir]

Very helpful thank you indeed . Pricey for a new one . Sweden yachts are helpful but they told me their windscreen supplier had gone bust . You’re right, Metal have their logo on the glass of my screen . I tried attaching a picture of my corrosion but was told to big to attach .

I assume that most of the corrosion is on the bottom rail, and where the uprights are fitted into this? That was the case with mine.

 

[willowcarroll]

I assume that most of the corrosion is on the bottom rail, and where the uprights are fitted into this? That was the case with mine.

Exactly . Seems to have just really come on with a vengeance in last 12 months . Couldn’t get to boat in spring this year and in September it had really taken hold . Having it looked at by local crowd in Croatia but don’t want a bodge job so may need to take a more radical approach next season . Age, a terrible process !

 

[peter gibbs]

If you haven't already the other place to post for help are the Moody and Bavaria fora as a number of Moody's have fixed screens along with the Bav Ocean models. I know that a Moody 36 had to replace a cracked screen and it was a pricy job. Not without complications.

I had a side glass panel in my fixed Bav screen shatter last year. I cleaned out the sealant and saved the rubber fixings. Then had a glazier in Felixstowe come and replace with toughened glass to also incorporate a grab handle secured through the glass. One season later all is well.
Getting into the frame to replace the glass is the more difficult part, that is opening the key parts without disturbing the remainder. Putting a slight curve into the glass is not a limitation if 4mm glass is used - it will take a slight bend on installation. Using heavier guage requires specialist pretreatment.

PWG

 

[pandos]

Have you looked at the Halberg Rassy parts site.. they sell parts and fixing rail which may deal with your issues..

The lower part on the the HR screens are a fixing strip which is easily replaceable and available on the HR parts site..

 

[pvb]

Have you looked at the Halberg Rassy parts site.. they sell parts and fixing rail which may deal with your issues..

The lower part on the the HR screens are a fixing strip which is easily replaceable and available on the HR parts site..

It used to be, I bought new aluminium fixing rails from them. But they no longer offer them.