Salon Windows

captgene · Post by **captgene** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:39 pm

I can't remember if someone explained how to remove windows in the FBC here or not. The little angels across the canal somehow managed to get a few rocks thru my Stb. Salon windows. I went to go out this morning and glass was everywhere. Ruined my day. Two sheets of plastic and two rolls of duct tape later, I got it plugged up. Anyway, I hope there is a way to get the window panels out without taking the whloe frame out of the boat. Anybody done this? Price is not a option. I'm not paying for it! Gene Dugan Boca Raton, Fl. "Nauti Marie" 1989 33 FBC

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 3:06 pm

I recall Frank explaining how do it a year or so ago, as he refinishing his, or someone asking was. Did you do a search here yet?

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 3:10 pm

quote:Price is not a option. I'm not paying for it! In which case, you may have to replace both sides so that they match, and use only the best material, of course. [:D]

photo finish · Post by **photo finish** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:30 pm

Put in impact glass! lol

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:58 pm

Great idea that would meet Miami-Dade Standards for hurricane protection!

captgene · Post by **captgene** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:13 am

I will use tinted impact glass. Nothing but the best. I think I have to do this in two stages. Hire someone to talk the frames out and then have a glass company build the windows. I have not been able to find any Boat window service that is Mobile. Not looking like I'll get this done in a very timely maner. Gene Dugan Boca Raton, Fl. "Nauti Marie" 1989 33 FBC

franklyprice · Post by **franklyprice** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:18 pm

Gene , I looked hard at my SF window frames and decided against removing them. The front pop-out windows were not that difficult but, boy the side ones looked like they built the boat around them.Please take pictures and let us know how to do it!

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:17 am

quote:Hire someone to talk the frames out Gene, would that be like a Frame Negotiator or a Window Whisperer? lol Come out peacefully and no tracks will get hurt. [:D]

smanni · Post by **smanni** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:58 am

quote:Originally posted by Capt. Ed quote:Hire someone to talk the frames out Gene, would that be like a Frame Negotiator or a Window Whisperer? lol Come out peacefully and no tracks will get hurt. [:D] Thats Funny !

captgene · Post by **captgene** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:23 am

No that would be a "Frame Swearer" With me behind the words, that baby would float out. I wish it were that easy. I had one glass co. over yesterday. They think by removing all those screws holding the strips on the inside and then dropping the top track is how they come out. Only problem is you have to remove the back stationary window to get the slider in or out because it is on the outside. Another nightmare , it appears. Gene Dugan Boca Raton, Fl. "Nauti Marie" 1989 33 FBC

photo finish · Post by **photo finish** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:14 am

Gene, Just duct tape some plywood over the window,tie a rebel flag on your antennae and blare freebird on the stereo.

captgene · Post by **captgene** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 4:13 am

I kind of like the plastic window and duct tape. Looks like a ghetto car. Gene Dugan Boca Raton, Fl. "Nauti Marie" 1989 33 FBC

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:55 am

Ya'll best not forget the beer while ya'll sing too Freebird!!! FLY THEM THERE STARS AND BARS WITH REAL SOUTHERN PRIDE!!!!

Mike T · Post by **Mike T** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:37 pm

quote:Originally posted by captgene I will use tinted impact glass. Nothing but the best. I think I have to do this in two stages. Hire someone to talk the frames out and then have a glass company build the windows. I have not been able to find any Boat window service that is Mobile. Not looking like I'll get this done in a very timely maner. Gene Dugan Boca Raton, Fl. "Nauti Marie" 1989 33 FBC Maybe you'd have better luck with a fiberglass guy and/or a boatbuilder. Good luck!

captgene · Post by **captgene** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:38 am

This is starting to be a problem finding someone with any knowhow. I got all the old frame out and put a plexaglass window in with duct tape. At least the boat is useable. Only cut myself once. I have a quote from a local glass co. of $834. I sent a bunch of pictures to a Co. in Miami , and am waiting on them. I was referred to a old Bertram employee from "back in the day" in Ft. Lauderdale, but he hasn't called me back again. Probably a burn out. So I'm nowhere ... Gene Dugan Boca Raton, Fl. "Nauti Marie" 1989 33 FBC