Portlights, yet again
Portlights, yet again
The topic of Portlights has be done very well here before.
However, during my first fall project, I find myself working on these all but fun "windows".
I came across a enigma, if you will.
My major question here is as follows:
How many of our boats have the portlight screws on the xterior?
I noticed while looking at an old post (no judgement here Alan) that Alan's
fasteners are on the outside of his boat. viewtopic.php?t=2757&highlight=windows
Mine, on the other hand are not. I remember than neither of my other small sailboats in the past had them on the exterior either. A compact 16 and a catalina capri.
Now for the opinion, take it as you may, I feel like there is no way possible that a manufacturer could make this "mistake." I cannot see a time where this would be an advantage. It seems to be 6-8 more leak points to me.
I'm trying to find reason why they could be reversed to moreso prevent leakage.
Thoughts, questions, comments?[/b]
However, during my first fall project, I find myself working on these all but fun "windows".
I came across a enigma, if you will.
My major question here is as follows:
How many of our boats have the portlight screws on the xterior?
I noticed while looking at an old post (no judgement here Alan) that Alan's
fasteners are on the outside of his boat. viewtopic.php?t=2757&highlight=windows
Mine, on the other hand are not. I remember than neither of my other small sailboats in the past had them on the exterior either. A compact 16 and a catalina capri.
Now for the opinion, take it as you may, I feel like there is no way possible that a manufacturer could make this "mistake." I cannot see a time where this would be an advantage. It seems to be 6-8 more leak points to me.
I'm trying to find reason why they could be reversed to moreso prevent leakage.
Thoughts, questions, comments?[/b]
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Thanks so much for the responses.
I dont have rivets on mine either.
I was just curious.
I would love to hear from someone if they remove their portlights soon, to see if they are able to "flip" them to put the screws inward.
I will post some pics of mine to compare and contrast to everyone's
I dont have rivets on mine either.
I was just curious.
I would love to hear from someone if they remove their portlights soon, to see if they are able to "flip" them to put the screws inward.
I will post some pics of mine to compare and contrast to everyone's
"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward
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Screws on outside of my '79 26 and I'm certain they have not been touched before I got the boat.
Tom
1981 Endeavour 43 s/v Pearl Lee
Former 1976 Columbia Payne 9.6 s/v Gin Rhumby
Former 1979 Chrysler 26, s/v Copacetic
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1981 Endeavour 43 s/v Pearl Lee
Former 1976 Columbia Payne 9.6 s/v Gin Rhumby
Former 1979 Chrysler 26, s/v Copacetic
http://www.asswhaffleyachtclub.net
http://www.svpearllee.com
And... I'm the oddball. '78 C22 and the screws are on the inside of the boat. But then, I found it abandoned and apparently mid-restoration. The keel brackets, for instance, were clean and like new, but not sealed and the bolts were not tightened (glad I checked it before plopping it into the lake).
Paul
Paul
Tranquil Chaos
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Yup, screws on the outside. Clearly my windows had been done by some prior owner but there were no screw holes on the face of the inside of my port lights. Assumption only is they have always been on the outside. However the screws on the inside do make more seance. Owe well, my keep the water out now so they will be staying obn the outside for at least a few more years, but I do like the idea of them being on the inside.
Thanks
alan
Thanks
alan
It's a good life on the
Honu, 1976 C-22
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my 80 C-26 screws on the outside.
Catch the wind and ride the wave, Have fun
Lyle
1980 C-26 #1100
S/V My Getaway
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Lyle
1980 C-26 #1100
S/V My Getaway
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