[Rhodes22-list] R22 installing portlights and hatches

[Graham Stewart]

Thanks Bob: 
Actually, I had already called Beckson about the installation and they told
me that the port is supposed to be installed from the inside - so you did it
exactly as they propose. Apparently you can ease the bending of the outside
trim by warming it if necessary. You can then trim the "spigot" as necessary
to conform with the shape of the cabin top. He also said that you can
purchase additional trim pieces that can be sanded and layered  to build up
the shim for the inside but using wood is fine too. Getting the shape of the
shim right might not be so easy.

Thanks again for the feedback. It never occurred to me that they would be
installed from the inside.


Graham Stewart
gstewart8 at cogeco.ca
613 389-1737


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Re beckson flexibility...  

Graham,
Just to clarify, the becksons as normally installed are not flexible at
all....only the trim ring (which is normally inside.. Basically cosmetic) is
flexible.  Thus the backwards installation is the only way it works.  The
inside does not flex with the curves of the cabin, but I don't really care..
Just used some wedges to tighten everything.
Then the hard sleeve extends at varying amounts on the outside, which I
trimmed to the same thickness as the trim ring following the contours of the
boat.  Then the trim ring can easily be flexed to the contours.
All is sealed well with a sealant from beckson, and has worked great.

Bob m



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