1974 f32 cracked windows

drbbqking · Post by **drbbqking** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:17 pm

the f32 I'm lookin at has a few cracked windows how to and what replace them with, plexi or safty glass???

g36 · Post by **g36** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:58 pm

have you tried the search feature on this forum?. there are several threads related to this topic. there will be pros and cons of using glass or lexan/polycarb. this is one of the the things our f boats all seem to have in common is the window cracking

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:19 pm

My vote is glass. I replaced mine about 5 years ago or more...and have no issues yet.

Why have a salon if you're gonna use plexi? Just sayin'.

drbbqking · Post by **drbbqking** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:24 pm

Like the glass idea too I haven't and don't think I'm goin to put the flying bridge back on so I will be using the helm below. So I know the glass will look better longer and I did try looking for some info on the forum guess I have to look harder!!!

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:48 am

I too would go with glass. The plexi will scratch and rattle.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:08 pm

Agree on the Glass , just make sure its safety glass .

drbbqking · Post by **drbbqking** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:08 pm

f-32 windshields hard or easy to replace .....cracks

gettaway · Post by **gettaway** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:52 am

laminated. tempered or both ?

I have a few cracked side windows as well and plan to tackle that job next. I considered plexi / lexan/ polycarbonate, but tempered glass is the same or less than the better quality plastics

Struts and Rudders · Post by **Struts and Rudders** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:59 am

We are planning on all new glass...though we are considering rebuilding the framing with structural foam and fiberglass to replace the aluminum frames.

As to the removal of the flybridge...we went down that road and decided to go back with the bridge due inpart to docking and navigation in tight spaces...the view and access to speak to dockside assisitance was our largest concern overall.

SRD
F36

Commissionpoint · Post by **Commissionpoint** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 12:05 pm

Both. Laminated is a must for safety concerns, and tempered is much stronger than non tempered glass. The combination of both is definately a bit more spendy, but I would hope you are only planning on doing this once, so it would be well worth the added expense.

I too am going to be replacing the front glass on the F-32 salon in the 2012 season. The delaminating on the corner of the center pane gives me fits. My biggest concern isn't the cost of the glass or the installation, but getting the damn blue tint done right at the top of the panes. Its a dipped tint and not a film. I suppose its not a must have, but I am a bit of a stickler for details.

Nancy · Post by **Nancy** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:55 pm

CP,

You saw the boat with a naked front window. Don't forget there's a windshield cover. If you use it, you won't even notice the tint.

You might decide that it's not critical after all.

Nancy

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:59 am

Nancy wrote:CP,

You saw the boat with a naked front window. Don't forget there's a windshield cover. If you use it, you won't even notice the tint. You might decide that it's not critical after all.

Nancy

this so true the only time I look thru mine is when I'm cleaning them, then that cover goes right back on..

Commissionpoint · Post by **Commissionpoint** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 9:25 am

Nancy wrote:CP,

You saw the boat with a naked front window. Don't forget there's a windshield cover. If you use it, you won't even notice the tint. You might decide that it's not critical after all.

Nancy

Thats true Nancy. The cover will most likely be on the majority of the time. If its something thats easy I will probably have it done. Otherwise I will abandon the tint.

mtwolf · Post by **mtwolf** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:31 pm

Take out one of the windows and take it to B&T Hardware on Back River Neck Road. They will make an exact copy and match the window tint. They do need the glass to match the tint.

John
1973- F-31

owzx94 · Post by **owzx94** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 1:12 am

I have to yet to find one and I have looked at a lot however I have
heard of the proplem and thats why I have looked I have no doubt
that you have run in to it fresh vs salt water ? could be also I
have looked at them a lot in the last 5-6 years. if wood is going to
rot or is badly sealed it may have happen early on and the bad ones
are long gone or have been fixed one last thing we are all here for
the same resone so there is no need to call me Sir whether we agree
or not . with that said he sould take a good look at the stringers
just in case . also look for soft spots on the decks and briges
this goes for all boats not just Trojans . and get a good survey