Portlight Replacement Options - 58 LRC

[JD5652]

Miss Maggie has been making her way south from Mystic down to Chesapeake Virginia.

We were suppose to stay at the Canyon Club in Cape May last right but a full moon super low tide and strong NW winds with a low tide 4 foot approach squashed those plans. We decided to cross through the Cape May canal and into Delaware Bay. Entering the bay we were met with 30 knot NW winds and tight 4-6 footers with a few 8's thrown in.

The LRC earned her reputation by slogging through it. On one of my engine room and vessel checks I found that both of the front state room portlights had literally been blown out. We made some emergency repairs that should get us to Atlantic Yacht Basin OK.

I have spare OEM Fuller Brush portlights. My concern is repeating a similar scenario in similar sea conditions. The portlights failed at the hinge boss on the inside frame. I've considered modifying the Fuller Brush design by making the portlights permanently closed.

Anyone replaced the original portlights with a more robust design?

Lookin for input from the Hatteras Owners brain trust on this one.... Thanks!

 

[brettportzer]

I believe that Lookout Boat Window makes glass replacements that don't open?

https://www.boatwindowframes.com/category/boat-windows/hatteras/long-range-cruiser/hatteras-lrc/

Miss Maggie has been making her way south from Mystic down to Chesapeake Virginia.

We were suppose to stay at the Canyon Club in Cape May last right but a full moon super low tide and strong NW winds with a low tide 4 foot approach squashed those plans. We decided to cross through the Cape May canal and into Delaware Bay. Entering the bay we were met with 30 knot NW winds and tight 4-6 footers with a few 8's thrown in.

The LRC earned her reputation by slogging through it. On one of my engine room and vessel checks I found that both of the front state room portlights had literally been blown out. We made some emergency repairs that should get us to Atlantic Yacht Basin OK.

I have spare OEM Fuller Brush portlights. My concern is repeating a similar scenario in similar sea conditions. The portlights failed at the hinge boss on the inside frame. I've considered modifying the Fuller Brush design by making the portlights permanently closed.

Anyone replaced the original portlights with a more robust design?

Lookin for input from the Hatteras Owners brain trust on this one.... Thanks!

 

[SEVEN]

A friend replaced all of his on a Sport Fisher with polished Stainless Steel. He was painting the hull and it was a perfect time to do it. About 500.00 a porthole but beautiful.

 

[Glory]

I did seal my 3 bow ports. I ised silicone and Six screws. And labeled them , just in case , never had an issuev again.

This followed a great leaving the head port open, leading to another guest getting a bath on a rough day between Orient and Block.

 

[Bob Quinn]

A friend replaced all of his on a Sport Fisher with polished Stainless Steel. He was painting the hull and it was a perfect time to do it. About 500.00 a porthole but beautiful.

Any idea who has stainless ones?

 

[SEVEN]

I’ll get the information and reply.

 

[SEVEN]

Look up Bomar Stainless port holes.

 

[Cricket]

Took care of any possible leaky portholes with some 1708 and resin.

For what it's worth, think the Fuller frames get brittle with age.
Good luck with the rest of your trip.


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[SKYCHENEY]

https://newfoundmetals.com/product-category/portlights/

 

[SEVEN]

Here is another company he used and likes.

 

[rourkeh]

I bought new port lights for my last boat from New Found Metals and they are a very good product
at an excellent price. High polish stainless, very heavily built, and solid. Most replacements are cheap plastic or aluminium and nowhere near the same quality.

 

[Timeless72]

Same experience with New Found. Great quality. Replacing all 8 after punching one in on our trip through the lakes. Man, that front cabin was soaked.
While removing the old, I found those receiving direct sun over the years were very dry and brittle. Safety and aesthetic appeal.

 

[drburke]

Another vote for NewfoundMetals.

They will offer you a substantial boat show discount if you ask.

I helped install a full set on a sailboat and the quality is awesome and quite functional.

In the past on the forum, some remarks have been made indicating they are Chinese made.

The company is actually in the Pacific Northwest and was early on the bandwagon to design and make in the US from castings made-to-order in China; I consider it to be a USA product.

DAN