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  • March 24, 2013 10:17 PM
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    We are rebedding our portlights and I need a little help. 
    1. First where can I obtain new hardware and specifically the fasteners that hold the portlights to the cabin. Some were a bear to remove we ended up fracturing a few.
    2. Is there an gizmo that will hold the portlights open. Yea I can fab a hook to the cabin roof but I would like to see what other options are out there. 
    3. I would also like advice or opinions on renedding them using butyl tape. Ill be using this stuff to rebed everything on the decks but the portlights I am out so sure about, is this a bad idea?
    4. Last but not least. How do you take the portlight out after every screw is removed. I tryed prying a little, then a putty knife behind it but nothing. I don't want to damage my cabin or the ports. 
    Thanks in advance. 
    Last modified: March 24, 2013 10:38 PM | Deleted user
  • March 25, 2013 4:53 AM
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    Michael,
    I have original bronze hooks for my portlights.
    I dont know how anyone could do without them.
  • March 25, 2013 6:40 AM
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    Carl,

    What do the hooks look like are they simply a hook on the overhead? 
  • March 25, 2013 7:16 AM
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    I'll send you a photo now to your email.

  • March 25, 2013 8:04 AM
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    Thanks Carl I got the photos. I am headed to Fisheries Supply to see if I can spend a few dozen boat bucks. Ill look into getting the hooks. 




  • March 25, 2013 8:28 AM
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    Sorry I had to email them to you.
    I have no idea how to upload here and I don't want to use photo websites, too complicated and I dont trust their integrity..
    Happy Shopping,
    Be sure to check online.

    How'd you like my original headliner?  It's actually in great shape, it reminds me of a 70's muscle car. I will be removing it in about a year and replacing it with bedboard and insulation.
  • March 25, 2013 1:29 PM
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    on the super stuck portlights (might be 5200)?
    3M makes a release for the stuff  = devils glue release

      rumor has it that glycol (anti freeze) chews 5200 up +/-  I don't know personally, but in the rumor mill they say it is so.

    Opps it was ethanol not polyglycol that was on the rumor mill. 


    Last modified: March 28, 2013 12:18 PM | Deleted user
  • March 25, 2013 2:07 PM
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    Anonymous
    We have the earlier small portlights on our boat... And while it sounds really really podunk... My wife and I just use chopsticks to hold the portlights open.  Have never had an issue even in heavy air. 
  • March 25, 2013 2:25 PM
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    Tate, 
    The hooks are awesome.
    We open and close 14 windows at least 1.5 times daily.
    The hooks are nautically attractive and incredibly practical, and they dont slam shut while sailing.
    I believe them to be original westsail install as they are quality and look like they belong with.   I couldnt imagine an old time bronze portlight without em.

    I will email you a picture

    Carl
    Last modified: March 29, 2013 9:10 PM | Deleted user
  • March 25, 2013 8:54 PM
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    Carl
    Yea I have the same problem with photos and I'm a nerd, lol. Thanks against for the photos and no need for apologies I needed to see them. Yah that headliner is 70s lol but I am not bagging on it. 

    Tate 
    I may also need to get chopsticks because I too have nothing to put a hook on, seriously why? The portlights are stout in every way except the designer forgot a place to hook for open mode. Oh well time to get creative. 


    Ill be looking for the devils cure or what ever it was called 

    Once I find the bronze or brass male screws and I think the female is termed a "sex bolt", I can get this project completed!! 


    P.s. Carl our boat still needs a lot of work but thanks for the complement. Oh and ill try to test the rumor for you this week if weather permits. 
    Last modified: March 25, 2013 8:58 PM | Deleted user
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