[Public-List] Opening ports

[Michael Connolly]

Neil,
Are these the small oval ports forward?
Michael
> On 05/24/2021 4:25 PM Neil Murdock via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
>  
> Thanks all for the feedback. It appears that the inner flange and the body of the port are one piece, with the outer flange being just a flat oval. Of course, the more complicated piece with the inner turning flange, port hinges, etc. is wats failing..
> 
> Would love to find the salvage A30 if you ever locate it.
> 
> Neil
> 
> A30 359
> 
> > On May 24, 2021, at 2:39 PM, Kris Coward via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > I friend of mine scrapped Eventide (I forget the hull #; I think it was
> > in the 500s or 600s) last year, and I'm trying to get his disposal guy's
> > contact information so I can pass it along (in case the opening ports
> > are still available for/as salvage). I'll pass it along if I have any
> > luck.
> > 
> > Also re-reading the original message, I'm noticing that it's only the
> > inner frame that needs replacement... any chance I could have one of the
> > springy pieces that retain the screen when the portlight is open? I lost
> > one in the drink a while back, and now seems as good a time as any to
> > try and score a replacement.
> > 
> > -Kris
> > 
> > On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 08:14:57PM +0300, Rod via Public-List wrote:
> >> 
> >> My recollection is that Newfound Metals also sells plastic replacement ports that are more reasonable in price.  Can anyone report on them ?
> >> --
> >> Cheers,   Rod Monday, 24 May 2021, 05:12a.m. -04:00 from Neil Murdock via Public-List  public-list at lists.alberg30.org :
> >> 
> >>> Good morning all,
> >>> 
> >>> The inner frames of the 3 opening ports on my 1969 A30 have corroded to the point where pieces are falling off. I do not want to spend $500 plus each from Newfound Metals or the other manufacturers on new brass portholes if I can avoid it. Would rather find used ones if I can. Does anyone know of any used portholes for sale? Have been combing marine consignment shops to no avail yet.
> >>> 
> >>> Any help or advice would be appreciated.
> >>> 
> >>> Neil Murdock
> >>> A30 359
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