[Public-List] Window replacement

[Stephen Gwyn]

Hi,

Three points:

1) I tried to replace a 3/16" window with 1/4" window. I tried
3 times. Each time the window would crack. I switched back to
3/16" and didn't have a problem. However I seem to be the only 
one with this issue. Is the extra 1/16" really important? Not
to me. If I was expecting big waves hitting the window, I would
replace the whole system with 1/2" thick lexan windows bolted
to the outside of the cabin.

2) If your windows are acrlic or polycarbonate/Lexan, don't
use any sealant other than silicone. It will depolymerise the
window in a few years. That is to say, the solid plastic will 
become a liquid where the sealant touches it.

3) The "sealant as gasket" method works. As several people
have suggested, lightly tighten the screws, let silicone set
and then keeping the screw fixed so as not to disturb the 
now solid sealant, tighten the nut.

SG

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