Window felt liner

Alok · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:11 am Post subject: Window felt liner

About 6 inches of the felt liner on the starboard sliding window on my Tomcat has come out of its groove and is flapping in the breeze. If I try to push it back into into the groove, it just comes out again the next time the window is slid back.

Any suggestions?

Captains Cat · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:17 am Post subject:

I'd, very carefully, put a little stickum of some kind on it and push it back into place. Not so much as it oozes out but just enough to hold it in place... Idea

there was probably something like that holding it in place originally...

Charlie

Wandering Sagebrush · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:35 am Post subject: Window

Charlie, even though this is a trivial fix, I think I would take it back to the dealer and ask him to fix it under warranty. If this were on my boat, and knowing my tendency to think more is better, I would probably have a window that is glued to the frame.

Steve

Captains Cat · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:03 pm Post subject:

Yeah Steve, that's why I said "very carefully"! Shocked

I'd probably do the same thing!

If he's close to the dealer, OK but I sure wouldn't take it out of the water (if it's in the water) and truck it back for such a little thing. I'd save them dealer "silver bullets" for the big things..

Charlie

seahooked · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 4:44 pm Post subject:

I've got exactly the same situation on my port window. This past weekend I pushed the felt back in place but it won't stay. I was thinking use using some clear RTV adhesive with care to keep any from contacting the glass. Hopefully it will work.

Speaking of work, I'd better get back to...

Alok · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:28 pm Post subject:

Thank you all for your suggestions.

I have subsequently talked to the dealer. He suggested calling Diamond Seaglaze directly. I think that is the best first step. I will try to do so tomorrow.

If I obtain any useful information, I will post it here.

thataway · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:33 pm Post subject:

I wonder if putting liquid rollers on the felt regularly (as well as washing it well) would prevent problems with the "felt"?

Alok · Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:35 am Post subject:

journey on · Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:57 pm Post subject:

This is a little late to chime in, never the less: that vertical piece snaps on the sliding window, and is intended to keep the sliding window locked in. I learned that one has to remove it to get the window out. So, it just snaps on and off. Drive it off with a wooden block and a hammer.

So, then you have two options.

1. Pull the vertical bar off the window, so you can get at the fuzzy stuff, and glue it in.

2. Order a new one from Sea Glaze. Or, if the boat is under warranty, let the dealer order a new one.

To get the window out you have to pry the horizontal black plastic filler out of the top aft of the window. (freebie.)

Boris

Alok · Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:12 pm Post subject:

I called Diamond Sea Glaze at 800-770-0455 and talked to a very helpful person named Gordon.

He said to go to the web site (www.diamondseaglaze.com) -> Products --> Windows --> medium duty --> D15 sliding window.

This has pictures with details of the construction.

As per Gordon (and Boris in the post above), the part that holds the felt can be removed with a rubber mallet and a little persuasion. Don't let it fall in the water.

The felt can then be put back in. If damaged, Seaglaze can provide a replacement.

This is only the theory- I have not done it yet!

Wandering Sagebrush · Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:24 pm Post subject: Window Felt

Alok,

Good luck!!! Sounds like the folks at Diamond Sea Glaze are pretty good to work with.

Steve

Wefings · Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:10 am Post subject:

Thats why I suggested a call to DSG. But of course Alok and Charlie are welcome any time !!!!!!
Marc

seahooked · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:55 pm Post subject:

I'm glad Alok brought this topic up because I would have attempted to repair my window seal incorrectly. As it turns out, following Boris' and Diamond Glaze's instructions made it very easy.
Thanks,

Mike Folsom · Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:11 pm Post subject:

Greetings C-Dorians,

This is not the same question, but is related to the windows in my 1989 (new to me)
22 cruiser. The sliding windows refused to move from the latched position, even though I can see that the latch hook is no longer engaged. A bit of attention with the flat of a screw driver gets them to move but reluctantly. Is there a lubricant for the fuzzy stuff in the window slot?

Also. One of the sliding window latches has come un-moored from the glass (probably my doing) and has been attached with a strip of white adhesive material. Any suggestions about what to use to re-attach the latch?

Mike

Alok · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:08 am Post subject:

Mike:

Try "Liquid Rollers" (its also mentioned in the posts above on this thread). I believe West Marine carries it. Once the window is open, apply it liberally to the "fuzzy stuff in the window slot".