Removing window

wet wonder · Post by **wet wonder** » Sun May 24, 2009 6:09 pm

I need to remove and replace one of the sliding acrylic windows. Does the entire ext. mounted window frame need to be removed to get it out? It seems so, but just wanted to check first.

NealW · Post by **NealW** » Mon May 25, 2009 7:35 pm

I believe you do need to remove the windows. I just redid mine and I needed to slightly pul on the to f the frame while holding the bottom of the frame with my foot. It needed about 1/2 inch to get the window out. I don't see how it is possible with the window in the boat. Also there is a piece that attached to the screen with two screws. It fil the gap between the screen and the window. You will need to remove that piece first then you can remove the outer window ten the inner window.
Good luck!
Neal

ps - I found it a good time to repaint the window frame. The marine store recommended Krylon BBQ/High temp metal spray. It came out great. Not to glossy and not too flat. I can't speak to the duability factor but it seem to hae applied nice.

necsteve · Post by **necsteve** » Mon May 25, 2009 9:16 pm

Yep...i was just working on my own two hours ago. As mentioned ,the outer trim needs to come off. You will need a flat head screw driver with a
1/8 inch blade for the track.A regular slotted for the trim (1/4 inch)
Things to take with you for the entire JOB:
fine sand paper
primer(zinc chromate would be best...if you can find it)
rustoleum spray paint (I like high gloss)
non permanent caulk for under the trim (one half of a tube...you want to prevent water seepage which freezes and strips the screw holes
rechargeable drill and bits.I used GE clear number one from Walmarts.
replacement over sized screws to replace at least a few of the trim screws on each side (the original screws measure .140 in. times 3/4 inch- slotted) OR some fast setting epoxy to rebuild the fiberglass screw holes .
replacement plastic screen about five foot by 15inch (take a razor to trim off the excess screen and a little oil to make putting the round rubber strip back into the screens a little easier.
replacement weatherstrip foam material for the ends of the window.its about 1 inch wide and should be 1/4 inch thick 8 foot will do both windows(not sure cause i forgot to take some of this) the original is black.
when reinstalling the trim let the caulk cure....resist the temptation to clean it up while wet.
soap....lots of soap...amazing how cruddy it gets behind that trim.
denatured alchohol for cleaning and prepping.

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Tue May 26, 2009 10:13 am

Assuming you're talking about the side cabin windows? If so, do you have half screens on each? I'm thinking about my windows on the F-26. You can remove the screen by unscrewing the offset plate that holds the screen in place. Then you can slide the acrylic window back in its channel to the widest part of the frame. Lift one end of the window up and out of the frame and it should slide out with some patience, swearing, pulling, etc. (my SOP when working on the boat). Not sure if we're "apples and apples" here as the F-25 and F-26 may be set up differently.