Leaky Windows/pilot house

Lady Diane · 13-03-2008, 07:44

The latest project is to redo and/or replace large glass windows in my pilot house. 2 of them leak profusely and the rainy season is looming....One window needs replacing - 1.) should I use glass or plastic? 2.) any tips on method? 3.) I have read other posts and see that Sika 295 is ok to use and I can get that here in VZ. Thanks in advance

Joli · 13-03-2008, 09:33

Someone did that to their pilot house recently, maybe a Brewer 46. It was a very in depth article. Google search?

jrd22 · 13-03-2008, 09:43

Which windows are you replacing, side or front? On our pilothouse we have 1/2" Lexan on the fixed side windows and glass (not sure what type) on the front windshields. I like 3M4200 as a sealant.

John

Lady Diane · 13-03-2008, 10:53

I am doing 3 of the side windows..... I am going to replace the poor quality Lexan (?) with glass, I think, as the Lexan has discolored. I don't think I can get 3M here in
Venezuela..... but the Sikaflex is available. Sounds like I need the primer, so back to the tienda I go. My front windows have never leaked, knock on wood.....

GordMay · 14-03-2008, 06:31

As can be seen from some of our several earlier discussions, Hatches & Portlights (windows) seem to be a popular subject:

Goto:

HOW TO HAVE SEXY WINDOWS!?

Techniques to rebed dead lights (windows)

rebedding hatches

Lexan Question

Leaking Hatches

Deck Hatches

Sealant for Plexiglass Hatches

ADHESIVE FOR NEW HATCHES

Benjamaphone · 14-03-2008, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by GordMay

Lexan Question

Like I said in this post, Lexan is a poor choice for any outdoor applications. The only material that's going to stand up to the punishment of the wind, waves and rays is cast acrylic.

13-03-2008, 07:44	#1
Lady Diane Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The boat and I are presently in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles; I spend summers in MN. Boat: Brewer 46 Pilot House Cutter, s/v Lady Diane Posts: 20	Leaky Windows/pilot house The latest project is to redo and/or replace large glass windows in my pilot house. 2 of them leak profusely and the rainy season is looming....One window needs replacing - 1.) should I use glass or plastic? 2.) any tips on method? 3.) I have read other posts and see that Sika 295 is ok to use and I can get that here in VZ. Thanks in advance

13-03-2008, 09:43	#3
jrd22 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington State, Blakely Island Boat: 1988 Brewer Three Seas 40' Pilothouse Posts: 107	Which windows are you replacing, side or front? On our pilothouse we have 1/2" Lexan on the fixed side windows and glass (not sure what type) on the front windshields. I like 3M4200 as a sealant. John __________________ John Davidson S/V Laurie Anne 1988 40' Brewer Pilothouse

14-03-2008, 06:31	#5
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,576	As can be seen from some of our several earlier discussions, Hatches & Portlights (windows) seem to be a popular subject: Goto: HOW TO HAVE SEXY WINDOWS!? Techniques to rebed dead lights (windows) rebedding hatches Lexan Question Leaking Hatches Deck Hatches Sealant for Plexiglass Hatches ADHESIVE FOR NEW HATCHES __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

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13-03-2008, 09:33	#2
Joli Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,588	Someone did that to their pilot house recently, maybe a Brewer 46. It was a very in depth article. Google search?

13-03-2008, 10:53	#4
Lady Diane Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The boat and I are presently in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles; I spend summers in MN. Boat: Brewer 46 Pilot House Cutter, s/v Lady Diane Posts: 20	I am doing 3 of the side windows..... I am going to replace the poor quality Lexan (?) with glass, I think, as the Lexan has discolored. I don't think I can get 3M here in Venezuela..... but the Sikaflex is available. Sounds like I need the primer, so back to the tienda I go. My front windows have never leaked, knock on wood.....