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Kirk

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So the middle adjustable window doesn’t stay open because of the tightening fitting. Can that be replaced and if so where would I find it. It’s for 2006 22 cruiser.
 
The strut for the center window is a Sea Dog part. Look in their catalog. They used to sell a repair kit, but I haven’t seen it in the catalog for awhile.
 
I've purchased windows and window parts from the C-Dory window supplier, Advantec Marine in Chilliwack, B.C., where Diamond Sea Glaze windows are manufactured. The best contact there is Buffy Light, Office: 1-604-607-0091 EXT 3917, Cell: 1 -604-340-9639, Email:Blight@advantecmarine.com.
 
I just bought a 22 cruiser and I cannot determine what this connection is for. Is it a Scotty fitting of some sort that something fits in it and if so, what.? Can you send a picture if not just refer me to a website
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The center window issue is an almost universal C-Dory problem if you open and close that window a lot over time. After "fixing" it several times by disassemblng, banging the brass washer and reassembling it, I decided it is badly engineered. Buying new parts isn't likely a longterm solution. In 2004 "Fairbro" mentioned drilling holes for pins. This is a reasonable solution, but I didn't want to drill holes in it. I find that propping the window with a stick works great. I have three stick lengths for different angles of open. BTW; much of the earlier discussion on this can't be accessed any more.
 
In 2003, on the way home from our first SE Alaska trip, I had a center window installed by the then C-Dory factory at Kent, Washington. It worked well for about 15 years, then no matter how tightened, it would drop down after a few bumps of the boat on the water. I thought like you, parts would have to be replaced, but first, thought I would try corrosionX, a penetrating lubricant. To my surprise, that solved the issue & I have had no problems since with the window dropping after putting it in the desired open position. That window & the original hardware have now been in the boat 24 seasons & functions just the same, as when new. I might add it’s been used a lot during those years & some here might even remember the incident of it being open, while we were exiting the tidal rapids of Fords Terror in 2004 & the video & write up of that incident.

Others might not have the same results, but perhaps worth trying, as it sure solved the issue for me.
 
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