[Rhodes22-list] Replaced Windows/Companionway Door Panels

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Has anyone used a rubber gasket under the piano hinge of the companionway door to prevent water leakage?  

Bob (palatka)
> On Jun 9, 2015, at 9:05 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Graham, nicely done.  Wish mine came out as nice as yours.
> 
> Everyone else, this past weekend I replaced my windows and my companionway
> door.  I used the 3M VHB 4991 double sided tape and Dow Corning 791 silicon
> as Graham suggested for the windows, and I can attest their wonderfulness.
> 
> I identified a nice way of generating pressure on the windows for the
> gasket to seal.  I used two dent puller suction cups from inside, and
> wooden wedges through the handle to maintain pressure.  Not sure if this
> would help with larger windows like Graham's.
> 
> I ended up using 3/16" bronze plexiglass for the windows and 3/8"
> plexiglass for the companionway.  1/8" seemed too flexible for the size,
> though in retrospect I think it would have been fine since the windows are
> smaller, and the tape adhesion would have been simpler with a more
> flexible pane.  http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic?search=Bronze2370
> 
> The 3M VHB 4991 tape, I got in 1" width, boxed out the frame, and used a
> razor blade to cut off excess after window installation.  Having the 1"
> tape gave me a solid taper, and the silicon will provide a good waterseal
> on the tape (hopefully).
> 
> I toyed with the idea of oven heating the plexiglass to increase
> flexibility, but decided against it due to the size difference, and fear it
> would break the plexiglass (since the sheer strength of the 3M VHB tape is
> insane).
> 
> Sadly, my windows & door looks nicer than the boat, and its unbalanced now.
> 
> Photos:
> 1) Previous Owner's pine/polyurethane companionway door panels.
> 2) New window close up
> 3) New window & old window side by side.
> 4) My replaced companionway door panels.
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