[Public-List] Portholes

[Tom Swift]

Originals let go today in the head and fore cabin.  Is there a replacement for just the glass section - or in general that anyone will recommend? 

How valuable you all are to me.


Tom Swift
800-900-7711


-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Cronk <manan at nb.sympatico.ca>
To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Sent: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 9:01 pm
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Windows and Lexan


I would use Lexan 
Dick 
On 2-Jul-08, at 9:55 PM, Elyse Pastor wrote: 
 
> Hello to all of you 
> So far - we are having a great summer with fair winds and good > racing here in Montreal and life could not be better. 
> I am still evaluating the materials for the replacement of the > windows and I am aware of the pro's and cons of Lexan and Plexi. I > had also a chat with my supplier and he suggested to me to take > Lexan MR10 with Margard II Coating. On paper it really looks good. > UV protected, abrasion resistant and 15 years warranty against > yellowing. 
> Did anyone make some experience with this material. I would consider > (and was suggested to me) to take 1/4". 
> (EXERPT FROM USPLASTICS WEB SITE) 
> Lexan* MR10 Sheet with Margard* II Coating 
> Lexan* MR10 sheets improved Margard® II coating resists abrasion and > defies graffiti to ensure a “like-new” appearance for many years to > come. The next generation of UV absorbers, Margard® coating now > incorporates enhanced UV absorbers to protect the sheet from the > debilitating effects of sunlight. As a result, Lexan* MR10 is > accompanied by extended warranties that are your assurance of long > term product performance; 10 yr. prorated replacement warranty > against breakage, yellowing, abrasion, loss of light transmission > and coating delamination.^ 15 year warranty against yellowing and > light transmission for qualified dual glazed systems.** Virtually > unbreakable. High light transmission common to all Lexan* sheet > products. Easily maintained without marring, hazing, or yellowing. > Compiles with major model building codes. Dade county approved > material.† Recommended by GE for use in residential vertical glazing > applications. The ideal glazing for high traffic and high impact > areas such as: educational institutions, psychiatric hospitals, > storefronts and windows, low-level physical attack areas, entrance > doors and patios, hurricane protection, railings and sound barriers. > Will withstand -40° to 180° continuous and 220°F short term with no > load. 
> 
> Thanks for your inputs and happy sailing 
> Bruno & Elyse 
> 
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