Parker Yahoo Group Archived Messages
| ID | From | Subject | Date | |
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| 261 | Dana Cunniff | Re: Window Removal | 12/7/2004 19:27:00 | |
I saved a thread from the official site in 2002 on windows, and tried to attach it here and send it out, but it wouldn't go. Read more to the beginning, where two do talk about successfully removing windows. Doesn't say how, but maybe you can contact them if nobody else answers, or if you know their e-mail. I pasted in the section where it was discussed instead. Dana danielb Junior Member Member # 620 Rate Member posted July 03, 2002 01:43 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have a 1990 25 Parker and the fixed windshield windows leak, the sealant has shrunk away from the window frame along time ago. I just got the boat and am refitting it. All of you are focusing on the windows what about the support structure around the windows (the cabin) could it need strengthening so the windows don't flex in the frames and distort, this could possobly be the cause of the leaks besides gasket problems. By the was all screws on my port side where the deck meets the hull are all gone, had water coming in too, temp fix by caulking holes and putting screws in till fall layup. [EMAIL]null[/EMAIL][EMAIL]parkerboats.net/c[/EMAIL] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posts: 0 | From: queens,ny | Registered: Mar 2002 | IP: Logged danh.mcdougalmd Junior Member Member # 763 Rate Member posted July 08, 2002 03:58 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- my 93 sport cabin came with one opening and one fixed window...the dealer told me they both would leak and they did, but only under the severest conditions, ie rain or spray driven hard for some time...i pulled and re bedded the windows without any change, which told me they were installed correctly...my big issue on the windows was sightlines...i am 6ft 4in and i needed much more glass at the top to prevent neck bending fatigue...i removed both windows entirely [again] and removed both windshield wiper motors and apparatus, allowing a good 3in of higher cut for the new windows....my son is a commercial fishing skipper in the bering sea and had two recc...first, the best windows and almost the standard in the bering fleet is diamond-sea- glaze in bc...second, that many skippers have nearly as good luck using rainex scrupulously as using wipers....i called gordon at dsg who was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable to work with...i selected 6mil safety plate with no tint, both sides opening, black powder coat on aluminum frame, four dogs, and hatch grade construction [tight to 10-15ft under] ...i made a cardboard template of each side and mailed it off....back came two windows of stunning overall quality and heft...they dropped in perfectly...drill,silicone, bolt up process same as the first rebedding...i am delighted with opening windows that are bone dry in anything and give me standup viewline fully erect posture [vs prior neanderthal pose]...the "autopsy" of the standard window was quite revealing: the hinge above leads to frame channel all the way around...the bomar window cannot be sealed, period, by design... now the bad news...$1300 for the upgrade doing all my own work...at the last boatshow i saw the newest 25 and it had dsg windows!...my only remaining thought would be whether parker can cut the windows higher on request,with the identical window and much more glass at the bottom instead of the top...the window leak was merely annoyance, but neck pain drove me to the upgrade expense ....hope that gives some perspective on the window issues.... dan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posts: 5 | From: MD | Registered: Jun 2002 | IP: Logged --- ustank2 <<a href="/group/parkerboats/post?postID=-yeF7hL9sABF93ZlnwsEFFpbEy1gfGIeGx7OIQ8YuqIJY7c76JxtG41mEpC0G01uGnGSF0TqBbc3dOW5pDLTdA">tison_t@...</a>> wrote: > > Has anyone removed the old style window (the opening > type)? Any tips > that may save the day. Looks like it has a gasket > between the frame > and the opening that has become loose. Are they > sealed with something > or just held in place with the screws? Use wedges to > remove frame? > > > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. <a href="http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail">http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail</a> __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. <a href="http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250">http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250</a> __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? All your favorites on one personal page - Try My Yahoo! <a href="http://my.yahoo.com">http://my.yahoo.com</a> | ||||