Sliding Door Replacement

alano · Post by **alano** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:43 am

Anyone found a reasonable replacement for the sliding doors, got a quote for 6K a year or so back from American (?) down in Fl. After dropping 5k on the tank and another 2 on curtains am not enthused about another large expense. Will try to rebuild them but see things like real big wood screws run in some holes and know the roller wheel module and weather stripping is toast. Thanks, Alan.

captgene · Post by **captgene** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:05 am

Is the 35 door similar to the 33? If you read any of my posts that mention the door (which is a POS) in my opinion. I finally had enough, and I have a Company called AJR located in B.C. building me a new one as we speak. They build it into a totally new frame. It is Marine grade aluminimum with heavy duty locks , tinted window etc. They will build it to your specs. You can get a Hatteras type hinge door or the slider. Price was $1800 including Shipping and Customs. I met up with them at the Ft. Lauderdale show in Oct. I decided to increase the width of the door slightly to be able to get my engines in and out, because I'm going to repower at the same time. You can get their web site, by typing in AJR dooes I think. Don't have the link handy. Gene Dugan Boca Raton, Fl. "Nauti Marie" 1989 33 FBC

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:08 am

Here is the link to AJR Doors. http://www.ajr-windows.com/

alano · Post by **alano** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:16 am

Thanks for the info, it's not like the 33, it's 2 doors so a true guillotine [xx(]. I'll give a shout wouldn't mind a single slider or swing if I can reconfigure the bulkhead, 3/4 AB Fir is only $80. Alan.

captgene · Post by **captgene** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:38 am

The AJR brochure has a picture of the double swing doors. Actually they can build the whole bulkhead with the doors in it. I took pictures and did a bunch of measurements. What they ask is what size the hole is. The 33 door has to be 74" from the top to the bottom of the frame & I want the opening 33.5 wide (engines are 33.0 wide)Seeing my carpentry skills are pretty lacking, I'll probably need some help with instalation. I can drive a straight nail & cut a board, but that is about as good as it gets. Gene Dugan Boca Raton, Fl. "Nauti Marie" 1989 33 FBC

Post by **dougl33** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:50 am

quote:Originally posted by captgene I can drive a straight nail & cut a board, but that is about as good as it gets. That makes you a master carpenter in my eyes! Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 1:25 pm

Speaking of sliding doors, maybe someone knows where to get the roller on the top of the sliders. One is broken and I need to fix it, how do you fix it??? Bill 1988 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. > ~------- [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]

Brian Davin · Post by **Brian Davin** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 1:35 pm

Bill, I bought replacements for all of mine from High Tide last year. Brian '90 Bertram 33' FBC Never Say Never Guilford, CT (Homeport) Kinnelon, NJ (Home)

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 4:56 am

Thanks Brian, nice to know Danny has just about everything! By the way, I got your sceen for your side window. Bill 1988 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. > ~------- [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:03 am

Bill, I replaced my rolls and was able to get them at Home Depot, thanks to Tim alerting me that.

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:22 pm

I'll check it out, thanks Ed, and Tim. Bill 1988 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. > ~------- [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]

captgene · Post by **captgene** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:08 am

I have a set of rollers still in the box from High Tide. I think I paid $80 for them. Won't be needing them anymore. Gene Dugan Boca Raton, Fl. "Nauti Marie" 1989 33 FBC

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 5:10 am

Home Depot sliding door rollers... less than $10.00 Tim's advice... Priceless For everything else there is High Tide!

captgene · Post by **captgene** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 3:24 am

Maybe the one's I got are "gold" coated with stainless??? Gene Dugan Boca Raton, Fl. "Nauti Marie" 1989 33 FBC

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:22 am

If they are then you got a great deal! Bill 1988 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. > ~------- [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]