installing port lights in the hull of an old boat?

dustinp · 07-12-2007, 16:51

I was considering installing additional port lights in the hull (about 6 inches below where it meets the deck) on an 89 hunter 37. Right now there is only one in the rear cabin. I want to make that one a touch bigger and put one on the other side to match. Also, I plan to install them in salon and v-birth. I was wondering if anyone has done this and if I should be aware of anything. . . I would only be cutting through the hull where you would see the port lights on a newer boat. . . is this ok as long as I don't cut any type of the structure away? Also, does anybody reccomend a certain type/brand of port. . . opening, fixed? they are more expensive than I had anticipated. . . Do I need to pay special attention to the strength of the port in case of a capsize. . . any help is greatly appreciated. Dustin

07-12-2007, 16:51	#1
dustinp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 30	installing port lights in the hull of an old boat? I was considering installing additional port lights in the hull (about 6 inches below where it meets the deck) on an 89 hunter 37. Right now there is only one in the rear cabin. I want to make that one a touch bigger and put one on the other side to match. Also, I plan to install them in salon and v-birth. I was wondering if anyone has done this and if I should be aware of anything. . . I would only be cutting through the hull where you would see the port lights on a newer boat. . . is this ok as long as I don't cut any type of the structure away? Also, does anybody reccomend a certain type/brand of port. . . opening, fixed? they are more expensive than I had anticipated. . . Do I need to pay special attention to the strength of the port in case of a capsize. . . any help is greatly appreciated. Dustin

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