[Public-List] Port Light-Acrylic Order & Sizes

[Tom Swift]

Jay do you have any pics ?

On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 2:22 PM Jay via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Folks, if interested in changing out the port lights with tinted (or
> clear) acrylic plastic, here are the sizes and correct thickness after
> the conversions. I bought them from Canal Plastic Inc. out of NY, and
> that was after doing  research and looking into using Acrylic vs
> Polycarbonate, which I'm very happy with my decision. I wasn't wanting
> to have to replace the Polycarbonate portlights (again) in another few
> years, plus the Acrylic from what I read (and experienced) is much
> easier to work with.
>
> These (precut from the factory) sizes fit like a glove on our A30 (#293)
> and all I had to do (besides get the old ones out and replace, clean up
> frames and reinstall) was to use the the old one as a template and trace
> it out on the new ones. Hint: leave the paper on the new ones until
> installation. I bought new acrylic jig saw blades to use. I did use old
> school butyl bedding tape, which I also highly recommend using. I also
> highly recommend using an electric scraper like the one I purchased at
> Harbor Freight (on the cheap) for removing the old gunky sealants. Each
> window took about 4-6 hours to do from getting the old one out, cutting
> and replacing with the new ones. I also took the time to clean up the
> old aluminum frames. Good luck on the project, but I thought I'd share
> the dimensions and some tips that would save someone time on measuring
> as well as locating a dealer. They are now installed and look like a
> million dollars and it was one job well worth it...according to my 1st
> mate & wife. :)
>
> Buy at: https://www.canalplastic.com/
>
>  The 1/2" was the companion way (1 piece) replacement:
>
>  Gray Smoke Acrylic Sheet × 1
> Custom Size / 1/2" (0.472" / 12.0mm)
> Custom Width (inches): : 21.3125
> Custom Length (inches): : 25.5
>
> $99.00
>
>  Gray Smoke Acrylic Sheet × 4
> Custom Size / 1/4" (0.220" / 5.6mm)
> Custom Width (inches): : 8.50
> Custom Length (inches): : 5.50
>
> $22.00
>
>  Gray Smoke Acrylic Sheet × 4
> Custom Size / 1/4" (0.220" / 5.6mm)
> Custom Width (inches): : 9.50
> Custom Length (inches): : 23
>
> $38.50
>
> Subtotal                $209.00
>
> Shipping                $0.00
>
> Total           $245.21 USD
>
> Bed It"" Butyl Tape link below:
> https://shop.marinehowto.com/products/bed-it-tape
>
> --
> Jay Denmark
>
> Alberg 30, #293
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