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thomasrtruxell@cox.net



Joined: 03 Jun 2014
Posts: 14
City/Region: Virginia Beach
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
PostPosted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:29 am    Post subject: 1999 22' C-Dory Side Sliding Windows Reply with quote

Windows stick and sometimes take a great deal of effort to slide them open, especially if the latch is set. Anybody have a remedy to wash out and/or lubricate the grooves the window slides in so that they work more easily?
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JamesTXSD



Joined: 01 Mar 2005
Posts: 7444
City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
Photos: Wild Blue
PostPosted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 12:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mary Kate's Liquid Rollers (in a spray can). Designed to be used on trailer bunks (works good for that, too). Clean out the track with a lot of fresh water and some water/vinegar mix; let that dry. Then spray the Liquid Rollers in the track, top and bottom.

To get the latch to release easier, push the window closed just a bit more.
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thomasrtruxell@cox.net



Joined: 03 Jun 2014
Posts: 14
City/Region: Virginia Beach
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
PostPosted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 1:49 pm    Post subject: 1999 22'C-Dory Side Sliding Windows Sticking Reply with quote

Thanks for the recommendations - I'll give Mary Kate's a go as well as the vinegar/water wash out. Thank you!
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srbaum



Joined: 30 Aug 2010
Posts: 875
City/Region: Portsmouth
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Osprey
Photos: Osprey
PostPosted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 3:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My new to me 26 windows took a great deal of effort to slide (two hands and all of your weight)... I washed the tracks with dish soap and warm water then sprayed the tracks and latch with silicone spray (the type from the auto store, or Walmart, that does not leave visible residue.
My windows open now like they are on roller skates...

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OSPREY (Ex Mister Sea) 2000 22 C-Dory 2010 - Sold 3/19
OSPREY (Ex ADITI) 2007 26 Cape Cruiser 2018
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WeekiTiki



Joined: 12 Jun 2019
Posts: 412
City/Region: Weeki Wachee
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Cruisin'
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good to know Steve
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