Sticky Sliding Windows

Dora~Jean · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:38 am Post subject:

Jeff, just lift up until the bottom edge clears the track, tilt out the bottom and down with the screen. Very simple and easy.

TyBoo · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:52 am Post subject:

Another way to get the screens out is to run the Columbia River from Astoria to Warrenton in 30 knot winds with the occasional gust to 40 knots. They'll both be on the floor. The window tracks will be well washed, too. That was Saturday before last - the longest three miles of river I have seen yet.

I find I need to hit the outside of the tracks hard with a hose every once in a while to get the drain gizmos cleaned out. If they get plugged (as they easiily do), all the crud stays in the tracks and makes the problem worse.

Dora~Jean · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:55 am Post subject:

Geeze Mike, and I thought I had the only boat with 'automatic' screen removal mechanisms -- happened on this year's Delta trip with some very harsh 4-6 footers!

TyBoo · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:58 am Post subject:

Steve - I had to edit my last post to get something constuctive in there. Forgot about what I wanted to add to the discussion.

The cool thing about the beating up the boat is once you pick up everything from the floor, the boat doesn't know it was beat up.

jennykatz · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:13 am Post subject:

what can be done about windows not opening they get stuck and locked in place is there some gasket or tubing that can be put in place to keep the window from locking ? also what is the name of the silicon or teflon spray and where do you buy it thanks

seahooked · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:51 pm Post subject:

The Teflon Spray I used was: Multipurpose Dry Film PTFE Lubricant, 10-oz aerosol. From McMaster-Carr (industrial supply co in CA) (562) 692-5911 or order online. $5.48 plus shipping.

dotnmarty · Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 10:42 pm Post subject:

Screens?! I don't need no stinkin screens! Now tell me again, how do I get the window open?

DaveS · Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:09 am Post subject:

dotnmarty · Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:38 am Post subject:

Dave-Thanks for the response, but I am pretty sure tht the latch is relased. Maybe it is debris, as mentioned above. I'll try some air pressure and the teflon stuff. By the way, on this little boat I have to push the window backward to release the latch then slide it forward. At least I think I do. Thanks again.

Jeff Brigner · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:12 am Post subject: