High level perspex 'windows' on Hanse 350
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VicS
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Just_sayin'
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I was going to suggest Project Plastics too.
Instead I'll offer up a prayer that your hull ports aren't made of the same material ??
Instead I'll offer up a prayer that your hull ports aren't made of the same material ??
andythefiddler
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Brilliant folks, I have trawled the internet and in a few Hours you guys have (by the looks of it) come up with the goods.
VicS
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Those cracks are not the normal sort of crazing one sees in perspex windows. They appear to radiate from the port light fixing screws , proabaly because there was insufficient clearance to allow for expansion and contraction. When you fit the port lights in the new windows be sure there is adequate clearance.
( Countersunk screw heads are another potential cause of cracking hopefully though you are not countersinking screw heads into them)
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andythefiddler
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Wow, that is a useful comment, thanks.
Initially the port lights began to weep water, then the cracks got worse, then the perspex (or acrylic began to leak too, so the only effective way really is to replace them.
This is one of the advantages of 2020 - I have lots of time too attend to these items rather than spend my time (& money) actually sailing!
Initially the port lights began to weep water, then the cracks got worse, then the perspex (or acrylic began to leak too, so the only effective way really is to replace them.
This is one of the advantages of 2020 - I have lots of time too attend to these items rather than spend my time (& money) actually sailing!
CaptainN
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Hi. Where did you source the windows in the end? Thanks.
andythefiddler
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Hadlow Marine from Tonbridge.
They (he) was really great.
They (he) was really great.
CaptainN
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Thanks for this. Did you fit these yourself? What was the procedure? Thanks
andythefiddler
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HI,
I sent drawings, discussed fixings.
I dropped off the opening lights in order that the openings for them could be perfect.
He made the items, I picked them up the day before lockdown and fitted them at a later date.
(actually I have one of the pair yet to fit, the one I did fit was perfect.
I did the travel as it was easier then getting carriers involved from where I was.
I sent drawings, discussed fixings.
I dropped off the opening lights in order that the openings for them could be perfect.
He made the items, I picked them up the day before lockdown and fitted them at a later date.
(actually I have one of the pair yet to fit, the one I did fit was perfect.
I did the travel as it was easier then getting carriers involved from where I was.
Neil11
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Hi. Did you fit the windows to your Hanse 350? How did you get on? Was it easy? What procedure and products did you use? Having the same issues. Thanks.
andythefiddler
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HI,
Yes I did replace them, the last one is being done this winter.
It all worked well.
What did I find out, the skin at this point is hollow and led to a couple of issues, easily solved.
You can't buy the small Lewmar opening lights which has led to some alteration to the timber surround internally.
The big issue in my book was fixings ind plenty of mastic to ensure a good seal.
Yes I did replace them, the last one is being done this winter.
It all worked well.
What did I find out, the skin at this point is hollow and led to a couple of issues, easily solved.
You can't buy the small Lewmar opening lights which has led to some alteration to the timber surround internally.
The big issue in my book was fixings ind plenty of mastic to ensure a good seal.
Neil11
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Thanks. Did you use Sikaflex? How did you hold windows in when sealer was drying?