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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
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Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:29 am Post subject: 1999 22' C-Dory Side Sliding Windows |
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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: 7445 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
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Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 1:49 pm Post subject: 1999 22'C-Dory Side Sliding Windows Sticking |
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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
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Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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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... _________________ Steve Baum
Homeport of Portsmouth, VA
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'
Photos: WeekiTiki
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Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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Good to know Steve _________________ Weeki Wachee
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