MkII Fixed Portlight Replacement

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Noah

The factory window (at least on MKI) had a bevel on the edge, to allow for more sealant "sticking area". Something to be considered if you are cutting your own acrylic. Also, the OEM windows were/are acrylic not polycarbonate.
1990 hull #1014, San Diego, CA,  Fin Keel,
Standard Rig

Robert Mann

Thanks Eric, I will check the beveled edge of my portlight to make sure I have enough bonding area with the VHB tape.  I like this idea better than a huge bed of Dowsil 795.
Catalina 34 MkII, Indigostar, 2002 no 1622, Tall Rig, M35-BC

waughoo

Though I haven't done mine yet, I have pump up suction cups (4x) that have a camera 1/4-20 thread in the center.  The plan is to build some cleats that span the opening and use a wing nut and all thread to pull the windows in place so the sealant can cure.  The only issue is that I only have 4 so it will be a one at a time affair.
Alex - Seattle, WA
91 mk1.5 #1120
Std rig w/wing keel
Universal M35
Belafonte