[Public-list] Portlight Frame Replacement Options

[Todd Redhead]

Maybe even get them made out of stainless?  No more electrolysis.

Todd
Strathgowan #400
www.weliveonaboat.com

On 3/26/07, George Dinwiddie <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org> wrote:
>
> C.B. Currier wrote:
> > Well I removed the frames as delicately as possible today and found that
> > many of the frames were extensively deterioriated from electrolysis(SS
> > screws & salt water& aluminum). Several cracked and fell apart upon
> > removal from the portlight(no extereme bending was involved). Arrgh! SO
> > now I need to find a replacement not only for the lexan but also for the
> > aluminum.
> > I have a source for the lexan ... no need for help there.
> > But I do need some advice on what to do about the frames.
>
> You could probably take one to Washington Aluminum Company (or similar
> place) and get them to cut new ones.  I think you'll want to bevel the
> edges, but a flat back should work fine.
>
>   - George
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