IMO nothing looks better than an elliptical portlight. I would use stainless to match the rest of the boat's fittings. I would not bother with an opening portlight on a boat as small as an M17. Bob Eeg (current builder) has used elliptical portlights on some of his builds and might be able to steer you in the direction of a suitable supplier. -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats <montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com> On Behalf Of Leonardo J. Velázquez via montgomery_boats Sent: Monday, October 8, 2018 12:37 PM To: For and About Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Any recommendations on ports for a 1974 M-17 I'm restoring? Stainless steel versus the rest Hello group: I have a 1974 M-17 that I'm restoring. The previous owner removed the original ports in anticipation of replacing them with new, round ports. I'm thinking I may as well get some better ports than the original ones (in looks & function). What ports should I consider? Thanks in advance. Leonardo J. Velazquez PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This document and the information contained herein are confidential and protected from disclosure pursuant to Federal law. This message is intended only for the use of the Addressee(s) and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the use, dissemination, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify the sender immediately.