Jun 1, 2008 #1 Daddyo Guru Joined Apr 11, 2008 Messages 2,420 Location USA Vessel Name Grace Vessel Make DeFever 48 I'm getting ready to replace the portlights on my cabin and replace them with fixed larger windows. Has anyone used a particular manufacturer they would reccomend?
I'm getting ready to replace the portlights on my cabin and replace them with fixed larger windows. Has anyone used a particular manufacturer they would reccomend?
Jun 3, 2008 #2 FF Guru Joined Oct 12, 2007 Messages 22,552 We used a bronze style where the soffet was angled down on the outside. Harder to install, but no water collected outside to pour in on opening. A teak drip, or condensation shelf inside is a nice touch. Be sure NOT to bed them with 5200 or similar , as they will need to be removed and rebedded every 7 to9 years. *Dolphinite works best for removal. 1/4 inch glass is for rivers and lakes 3/8* is fine for inshore coastal 1/2 if you want to See the Sea. FF -- Edited by FF at 05:23, 2008-06-03
We used a bronze style where the soffet was angled down on the outside. Harder to install, but no water collected outside to pour in on opening. A teak drip, or condensation shelf inside is a nice touch. Be sure NOT to bed them with 5200 or similar , as they will need to be removed and rebedded every 7 to9 years. *Dolphinite works best for removal. 1/4 inch glass is for rivers and lakes 3/8* is fine for inshore coastal 1/2 if you want to See the Sea. FF -- Edited by FF at 05:23, 2008-06-03