the window install isn't difficult. today (Friday 11 April '14) windows are being installed into a Sage 17. M17s with the 'new' deck mold have different windows than the 'old' deck mold. the install process Jerry developed for the 'new deck' M17s, the M15s and Sage 17s are the same. i'll photo the process and post details. give me a call and i'll also talk you, or anyone else, through the process. (800-621-1065) for the bedding compound use 3M marine silicone sealant (clear) or Boatlife Marine Silicone Rubber. something 'stronger bond' isn't needed as the bolts hold the window in place. the silicone acts as a gasket. silicone also doesn't yellow, will not chemically react with the window, and is flexible as the boat's deck (fiberglass/gelcoat) has different expansion/contraction qualities than the window material. :: Dave Scobie -------------------------------------------- On Thu, 4/10/14, Becky Belding <becky@beckybelding.com> wrote: Thank you Tom! I will find the articles...really appreciate your help. Looks like the knot broke through centerboard trunk when winched up tight. Hope you get your looking like new boat in the water soon! Becky 1985 M17 "Grace" #393 Portland, OR -----Original Message----- From: On Behalf Of Thomas Buzzi Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 7:46 PM Hi Becky, I am in the process of scraping my stock aluminum framed windows and replacing them with lucite (plexiglas). There are good step by step articles on this at "Sailmagazine.com", and the MSOG website. Don Casey's book about boat repair is another source of good info and pictures. Read those articles a couple of times and you be successful. I did find in my searches that Dow Corning 795 Silicone Building Sealant is the most tenacious silicone you can use although it does not come in clear as far as I can tell. You may have to select a color that will compliment your finished color scheme with the boat, or you can go with white or black. If you google Dow 795 Silicone you will find out who in your area sells the stuff. One tube per window should leave some left over at the end of the job. I dropped the board on my M17 and do not remember anything stock in there that could do the damage your picture shows. Have a yard drop the board and go from there. Sanded all the lichens off my cabin sides today. It is already starting to look like a new boat. Very encouraging. Good luck with your reclamation. Fair winds, Tom B Mont.17, #258, 77' On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 8:05 PM, Becky Belding <becky@beckybelding.com>wrote:
Hi, I have 2 replacement windows that came with my M17...looking for some expert advice on the proper steps to install to make sure I get a good fit/seal. Photos attached... Many thanks for your assistance. Becky
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