Cabin Window Repair or Replacement

AndersinAK

My port side sliding window on my 22' was sealed shut by first owner I'm assuming to prevent some leaking drips. How would one go about repairing or replacing that? Are they expensive? Available? Can seals be replaced?
Thanks!

Anders

thataway · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 6:19 pm Post subject:

Diamond Sea Glaze (Canada) made most of the C Dory windows. They should be available. They are not cheap. But first take the one you have apart, and I suspect that you can revive it. The "U" channel track with the "fuzz" should be available. There are ways to put new or original handles in place. The "wiper seal" between he pieces of glass can be replaced. The window frame can be cleaned, actd etched, and properly preped, and then re-painted.

Arend · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:09 pm Post subject:

In case you decide to buy new windows:
I had new side windows cut by an autoglass shop when the old ones showed weathered "milky" around the edges.
Those have served me well now for seven years.
If you bring them your current windows they can copy them.
Then Purchase the fuzzy seals from Diamond Seaglaze in Langley BC.

Arend

AndersinAK · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:30 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the tips guys!

greeneyegi · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:26 pm Post subject:

what type of glue holds the handles on the sliders?

Arend · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 11:44 pm Post subject:

My handles have a double sided adhesive black foam tape on the aft side, and on the forward side where they wrap around the glass
I used a 3M urethane, probably 4200.
Clear silicone should work fine here as well.

thataway · Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2016 6:15 pm Post subject:

Tortuga · Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:47 pm Post subject:

I've been working on my windows for a while and finally cracked a pane. So now I'm replacing. The sliding window is a challenge, as it has the U Channel with Fuzz on both top and bottom -- making it a chore to get out. I'll probably end up breaking it (the plastic channel) to get the window out. The stationary window segment of the slider did not have the U Channel so it lifted right out.

Anyone have any success locating a replacement for the U Channel?

Matt

thataway · Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:22 pm Post subject:

Do a Google search on "StanPro" SS window channel. They make it in both single and double channel. Various marine supplies carry this.