Help with windows for a 2520

[Buddylove]

I have a 1995 Parker 2520 looking to replace the two front windows. Looking for any suggestions or where I could buy them. Thank you.

 

[1801Steve]

Not sure who made the windows for that boat, probably Taylor Made. Doesn't matter, though, because the original window manufacturer no longer has the pattern. I'm a marine surveyor, have a claim on a big 2010 Sea Ray. Taylor Made just laughed when I called them....

Ocean Dynamics in Miami can replace any window on any boat. But they are very $$$ for small jobs.
305.770.1800 oceandynamics.com

 

[warthog5]

I AM Sure who made the windows. It was Wynne Co. They are Black Frames ...Correct? Performance Windows - Wynne Marine LLC

 

[Buddylove]

I AM Sure who made the windows. It was Wynne Co. They are Black Frames ...Correct? Performance Windows - Wynne Marine LLC

Thanks I got a hold of them and they are the right people for the window. Thank you very much.

 

[pelagic2530]

Thanks I got a hold of them and they are the right people for the window. Thank you very much.

Keep us posted on how this project goes for you. I’m probably going to need to do my two front windows (also a 1995 25’) in the near future.

 

[dcunniff]

Folks, what is wrong with your windows? I have a 1996 with no issues that I know of.

 

[pelagic2530]

Folks, what is wrong with your windows? I have a 1996 with no issues that I know of.

Both of my windows are showing evidence of water intrusion between the glass laminate layers- it looks like a milky white film that is inside the glass itself. It’s a bit annoying to look through. You can see a bit of it in the picture below.

Additionally, on the stbd side opening window, I have corrosion issues where the stainless latches that secure the window shut are mounted to the aluminum frame. The aluminum has become weak enough where I’m afraid the latches will break the lip of the frame when dogged down.

Neither of these are critical yet, but they’re on the “down the road” list.

 

[Andy]

Not sure who made the windows for that boat, probably Taylor Made. Doesn't matter, though, because the original window manufacturer no longer has the pattern. I'm a marine surveyor, have a claim on a big 2010 Sea Ray. Taylor Made just laughed when I called them....

Ocean Dynamics in Miami can replace any window on any boat. But they are very $$$ for small jobs.
305.770.1800 oceandynamics.com

I too have had issues with Taylor-Made. When I got through to a 'live' rep, she denied that the windows were even Taylor-Made. I explained it was well-known that Taylor-Made supplied the side windows for Parker pilothouse boats; she still denied they were their windows. I emailed her photos of the windows, and included close-ups of the Taylor-Made logo etched into the glass. She still denied they were Taylor-Made. It seemed like she was reading from a 'script'.... Anyway, I have posted Youtube videos about this experience; it's almost comical.

 

[dcunniff]

Thanks @pelagic2530

Now I get it. I have some slighter on the starboard window, good info and pic

 

[Thomas Reutter]

Thanks I got a hold of them and they are the right people for the window. Thank you very much.

did you ever get the new windows? I am needing to do the same...if you did can you share about how much they cost?

 

[9milemaine]

I would also be interested to know what you found out. I’ve got one window in my 97 2520 where the frame has corroded to the point the latch fell off and the other is on its way there.

 

[PPH25MV]

I also had an issue with a corrode where the latch closes. I was able to cut out a section of the stationary frame where the latch is screwed with a Dremel tool. I then cut a piece of 1/8 by 3/4 inch by 3 inch long aluminum flat bar and drilled an pop riveted it in place of the cut-out section. I then drilled and tapped this piece to reattach the lower latch part. with the original screws. It now latches securely.

 

[99Parker2520]

I replaced mine about 8 years ago on my 2520. Old ones didnt open and wynne made the new ones. The dissimilar metals (aluminum frame - stainless screws) cause the aluminum to corrode. Not that bad but yes some powdering occurring around some og the screws.

 

[Andy]

I replaced mine about 8 years ago on my 2520. Old ones didnt open and wynne made the new ones. The dissimilar metals (aluminum frame - stainless screws) cause the aluminum to corrode. Not that bad but yes some powdering occurring around some og the screws.

The window on our 2013 2520's still have no corrosion. I posted a video that shows I removed all the screws, coated them with Fluid Film, then installed a nylon washer on them when I reinstalled them. No dissimilar metals make contact. It is now 10 years, and the windows still have zero corrosion. They in fact look like new. Back then Warthog recommended using something other than/better than the Fluid Film for the 'coating' (I've forgotten what it was he recommended; if I were to do it again, I'd use his recommendation, and/or silicone). (EDIT; I think he recommended Tuff-Gel?) but none the less, the simple nylon washers seem to have solved the problem. Plus, every year I wipe MDR Metal Polish on all the aluminum, inside and out. I'm sure that adds another layer of protection.