Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 03-20-2018, 07:00 PM   #1
Member
 
City: Baltimore
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 9
Replacing Window Glass

Hello,
I am new to trawlers and this forum. I just purchased a 1984 Golden Star 38' sundeck trawler and l am looking forward to restoring her. I am hoping someone has a few tips on removing the exterior teak window trim and stainless window channels to repair a broken window. The trim is approximately 1 3/4" wide and fully adhered to the exterior fiberglass of the salon. After hours of slicing, scraping, and using a multitool I have managed to remove 3 of the 4 pcs. (after removing screws of course). Is there any special tools, solvents, or tricks to this extremely tedious process. Any help is appreciated!
Pete of EYC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-21-2018, 04:52 AM   #2
Guru
 
firstbase's Avatar
 
City: Jupiter, Florida
Vessel Name: Black Eyed Susan
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 42' Classic
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 1,644
Some pictures would most likely help in getting some responses. Many have been through the same thing but hard to know exactly what you are dealing with without seeing what you are dealing with. Welcome to TF!
firstbase is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-21-2018, 06:22 AM   #3
FF
Guru
 
FF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 22,553
"tricks to this extremely tedious process. Any help is appreciated!"

Time is your friend , a chisel just tapped into a tight goop line will lift the item in a few hours.

There are also "debonding" fluids for where someone used glue (like 5200) instead of a sealant.
FF is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-21-2018, 10:26 AM   #4
Guru
 
alormaria's Avatar
 
City: Trenton
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,521
Piano wire.
__________________
Al Johnson
34' Marine Trader
"Angelina"
alormaria is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-21-2018, 10:35 AM   #5
Guru
 
firstbase's Avatar
 
City: Jupiter, Florida
Vessel Name: Black Eyed Susan
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 42' Classic
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 1,644
Quote:
Originally Posted by alormaria View Post
Piano wire.
Or a guitar string. High "E". Cheap.
firstbase is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-21-2018, 10:44 AM   #6
Senior Member
 
City: marina del rey
Vessel Model: Goldenstar sportfisher
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 177
Wish I could help, but my 1985 38" GoldenStar does not have exterior window trim.
A look through the Taiwanese builders page should find something, as I'm pretty sure I have read a few posts over the years. Other Taiwanese built boats use the same basic window and trim style.
Goldenstar38 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-21-2018, 10:44 AM   #7
Member
 
City: Baltimore
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 9
Interesting, I will give it a try. I have never heard of a de-bonding fluid, this adhesive is as tenacious as 5200!
Pete of EYC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-21-2018, 10:44 AM   #8
TF Site Team
 
koliver's Avatar
 
City: Saltspring Island
Vessel Name: Retreat
Vessel Model: C&L 44
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,656
I had some leaky sliding windows. All of my windows are framed on both inside and outside with 2" to 3" Teak.
I took the inside frames off and found that I could remove the glass and replace the channels, while repairing the damaged interior paneling, all from inside. The plugs can easily be broken out, then the screws removed and the frames pried off of the walls. Replacement is just as easy.
I haven't tried that on fixed windows, though I will be doing one this year, as I have one with cracked glass, so stay tuned.
__________________
Keith
koliver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2020, 06:32 AM   #9
Newbie
 
City: Erieau
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 3
How does the goldenstar behave in rough seas? Any comment on this will be appreciated.
jdeldoc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2020, 07:55 AM   #10
Member
 
City: Baltimore
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 9
Golden star in the rough seas

I am the second owner so far just skipping around the Chesapeake Bay. The previous owner and his wife log 3500 hours sale in the Caribbean south and central America has liver boards for 22 years. They raved about the boat and how sturdy she was and I haven’t seen anything that would make me think otherwise. I am planning on doing the I CW and jumping over to the Bahamas in another year.
Pete of EYC is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Trawler Port Captains
Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. To learn more about this program read here: TF Port Captain Program





All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:16 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2006 - 2012