Verticle Sliding Window in Cabin Door

Swee Pea

I know this thread appears somewhere, but .... I contacted Diamond/Sea-Glaze about upgrading to a vertical sliding window with screen in the cabin door. They said no problem - at $356.42 for the window and screen, $69 shipping, $50 crating fee, and $45 duty and brokerage, for a total of $520.44 (just dawned on me; I should have asked U.S. dollars or
Canadian dollars). Way too much. But, they said to contact the C-Dory factory, who gets a much better deal and of course, gets better pricing on bulk shipping etc. Maybe they would be willing to order some and give us a break on them.

I have ordered a Bomar Hatch Screen assembly from the factory and they did save me some big bucks. Maybe they would be willing to help out in this matter.

I sent an email to C-Dory and am awaiting a response. Is there anyone else out there interested if "the price is right"? Maybe if we committed to buying several, we could convince the factory to help us out.

Lastly, any of you that are "closer" to the people at the factory might put in a good word.

I know I can make a "screen door" out of Sunbrella and netting, but the sliding window would be so much easier and OEM looking.

Maybe I've got too much time on my hands.

John
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starcrafttom · Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:55 pm Post subject:

if the price is right I would be intersted in making this convertion. I have always wandered why c-dory chosenot to have the sliding screen. It would make for better air flow and bug control on those hot days in the north west, both of them.

oldgrowth · Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:38 am Post subject:

416rigby · Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:01 am Post subject:

We had contacted the company, Diamond/Sea Glaze as well on August 1st to get a quote for a cabin door screen conversion. It is a lot of money but I think worth it. It will be interesting to see what the factory says and like Tom, we will also be interested. We also contacted Ocean Dynamics. They will also do the conversion and their price came out to just under 400.00 including shipping and handling. I had contacted the factory by email a little over 3 weeks ago now to ask about the Bomar hatch screen assembly but never heard back from them so I guess I will have to try again or phone.
John, if you could PM me and let me know what the hatch screen assembly was I would appreciate it.

Molly Brown · Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:20 pm Post subject: http://www.breezebooster.com/

MOOSE · Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 3:25 pm Post subject:

John, I did the same thing as you a year or so ago, contacting Diamond Sea Glaze directly, and was similarly horrified at the cost. But if the cost could be brought down some, perhaps by the factory as you suggest, I would still be interested in investing in this modification. Having a screen back there would also greatly help in getting rid of cooking odors and steam.
Al

ccflyer · Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 4:17 pm Post subject:

I didn't know a conversion was possible - are there any photos available?

I'd be interested in doing it over the winter - at a reasonable price.

C-Hawk · Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 4:41 pm Post subject:

Thanks Molly Brown and Crew--
I just ordered the Breeze Booster
Should be here in time for the Catalina trip. Thumbs Up

Would also be interested in the operable window for the door.

edit-- I placed the order for a 3-day delivery- been a week and it's not here. I canceled the order! They said it would be here by Wednesday- it's now Saturday.

Scott Mathews · Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 6:30 pm Post subject:

Passing this along that Bret Reynolds from the factory has arranged for a discount for C-Brat members to buy this item direct from Diamond Sea Glaze ( Kim or Dave 1-800-770-0455).

Swee Pea · Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:13 pm Post subject:

Just to let you all know that Brett at C-Dory did in fact contact Diamond Sea-Glaze and they (Diamond Sea-Glaze) is extending all of us a 10% discount. The final quote in U.S. Dollars for the window and screen, including shipping, crating, and duty and brokerage is $491.79.

Many thanks to C-Dory and DSG for their consideration ... but at this point, still too rich for my blood. The price of the window is 320.82 but the extra $165.00 for the other is a bit much.

I am still persuing some other manufacturers in the States. One of the posts says Ocean Dynamics is willing to do one for $400.00. I want to see what they have to offer, as well as others.

My best to all of you. Any input you may have is always appreciated. Thanks again to the factory for listening. Now maybe if someone is going to Canada with a pickup truck and coming back to the States and had a couple of windows..........

John
Swee Pea

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:54 pm Post subject:

Now I ask you, how often does a company respond that fast to the desires of its product users?

SENSEI · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 2:56 am Post subject:

if a person were to take their boat into Canada for some cruising, and just happened to purchase and install the window while there, could you get away with out having to pay the duty and brokerage fee? specially if you paid cash for the window.

Islander · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:31 am Post subject:

I don't understand the duty and brokerage fee? What happened to the North American Free Trade Agreemnet?
NAFTA?

Larry H · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:25 pm Post subject:

The US allows an individual to bring in up to $800 in goods duty free each visit if you stay in Canada over 48 hours.

I would check with US customs first, though!

Ron on Meander · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 2:39 pm Post subject:

I would not think there would be any duty on the purchase because of NAFTA. The brokerage fee would apply if you are not brining it back yourself, because you are basically hiring someone to do the import paperwork. State taxes would apply if they are collected at the border.
My business is a short distance from the factory so I could pick up the window for anyone who like to make a weekend trip into Canada. I'll even help you install it in my driveway. That way no taxes, no border worry, no problem. Unfortunately thats not a lot of help to someone in Vermont. Very Happy

Ron