I am replacing the original windows on my 1979 53’ Sportfish with new ones made by Waterway Systems in Sarasota, FL. With the inside trim removed, I can see the cutout in the boat, the frame and the the butyl rubber that squished out used for sealing between the frame and side of boat. Does anyone have a recommendation for removing the entire window? I am think of using a heat gun to soften the butyl rubber and push out the window from the inside as the butyl rubber softens. Thanks!
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05-31-2022 01:47 PM #1Senior Member
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Window Removal
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05-31-2022 05:43 PM #2
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I just removed my galley windows. Get some plastic pry bars and lots of shims from Harbor freight or similar. Tape all the way around the window with a couple layers to keep from scratching the surface. Then tap a wedge in any gap you can find to start. Once you get a wide enough gap put a shim in then keep working your way around the window widening the gap. You’ll get to the point where the window will just release and come out with ease.
Dave & Trina
Benedetto
1989 60MY HATDK310
Sturgeon Bay/Ft. Lauderdale
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06-01-2022 07:45 AM #3Senior Member
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Re: Window Removal
Thank you. Did you work from the inside of the boat?
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Re: Window Removal
Get a set of the suction cups that have handles on them and are designed for window removal. It’s a 2 person job if you don’t want to break them
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Endless Summer
1967 50c 12/71n DDA 525hp
ex Miss Betsy
owners:
Howard P. Miller 1967-1974
Richard F Hull 1974-1976
Robert J. & R.Scott Smith 1976-present
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06-01-2022 08:17 AM #5
Re: Window Removal
No, from the outside and I agree with the suction cups but not from Harbor Freight they are worthless.
Dave & Trina
Benedetto
1989 60MY HATDK310
Sturgeon Bay/Ft. Lauderdale
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06-01-2022 11:03 AM #6
Re: Window Removal
These work well... have used my pair for years for lots of things...
Medium-Duty Handle – SeaSucker
Heavy-Duty Handle – SeaSucker
JD
1976 58' LRC Hull #311
"Miss Maggie"
Riviera Dunes, FL
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Re: Window Removal
When we removed the frames on our 50c we had to use a bottle jack and a piece of wood to lift the opening as it had sagged a little not allowing the frame to come out. We ended up placing a post in the middle for extra support.
CRICKET
1966 HAT50C101
Purchased 1985 12v71Ns
Repowered 1989 with 8v92TI
Repowered 2001 with 3406E
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06-02-2022 04:38 PM #8
Re: Window Removal
This is almost exactly how I removed my portside galley window and it was a recommendation in another similar thread. The issue I have with my starboard window is that it was epoxied in, or 5200 was over-applied inside the frame so this method had very lmited success on my last attempt. It wasn't until I was reading this that I remembered I bought plastic door shims/wedges from Lowes, and started with one wedge at 12 inch intervals, working around the frame. I then went back with a second wedge behind the first one to slowly enlarge the opening, then a third. I actually cut the ends off the 3rd and 4th ones to take advantage of the thicker part of the wedges. I went slowly and carefully, and actually took 2-3 days to get the window out working in the morning when it was cooler.
"A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor"
Rob Waldrop
M/V Pau Hana
Ft Myers FL
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06-07-2022 08:01 AM #9Senior Member
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Re: Window Removal
Thank you all for the advice.
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06-08-2022 04:23 PM #10Senior Member
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Re: Window Removal
On this page, to the left in the tan bar is a section called Tips & Tricks.
I suggest you review the window replacement article to get an overview of how they were installed at the factory.
This may help with the removal process...
DAN