[Public-list] Portlight Frame Replacement Options

[S s]

I ran into the same issue with #114. In 1999, as the frame were breaking I 
can see $$ signs. I did have new frames made from stainless steel and also 
at the same time we made new chain plates. We spec'd 316 stainless which I 
had passivated. The total cost of this event was approx. $990.00 for all new 
frames internal external small and large.

Also when the shop is making them, spec out a single piece, they should not 
be welded. Dan Spur from Practical Sailor and I had this discussion when he 
was still in RI.

Good luck, this may make a good group purchase.

Stephen



>From: "Todd Redhead" <strathgowan at gmail.com>
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>To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
>Subject: Re: [Public-list] Portlight Frame Replacement Options
>Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:40:50 -0500
>
>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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