Planning to replace the four fixed port windows in the main cabin. On Resilient (#124), the two aft windows above the galley and nav station are original. However, the two in the main salon were replaced with seemingly larger Bomar opening ports 25+ years ago (best photos I have attached). All four aft port windows are in poor condition, and could use an upgrade. Seeking suggestions. Ideally, we'd like to replace all four with matching fixed ports. Concerned about how much was cut out of the cabin top when Bomars were installed.
Dale- Any details about your fixed port replacement, especially rough opening requirements, and the size you settled on would be greatly appreciated. We're hoping to do something similar.
Thanks!
Ben and Kate
s/v Resilient (#124)
Former Pearson 33' and Pearson Triton liveaboards.
Ben & Kate,
I swear there were multiple posts regarding the replacement of fixed ports on this site but I haven't been able to find them using my search methods. They included information regarding what I did on Maruska for my replacements.
I replaced my fixed ports with New Found Metals ports. I had replaced the front four ports with NFM's opening ports. The quality is outstanding and the cost was well worth it. The problem was/is that there are not many replacement fixed ports available. Because of this, I contacted Kevin from NFM's and asked if he could help. Kevin asked for the dimensions and ended up supplying me with four fixed port frames that matched the look and the quality of the opening ports. The price was right around what I paid for the forward ports.
The good news is that NFM's fabricated polished stainless exterior trim rings. Each had blind threaded hubs on the back side so no fasteners are visible from the outside just like their opening ports. I had tempered glass lites made from a local glass house and I made wood trim rings for the interior. The ports have been fantastic, have not leaked one drop in 7 years and look fantastic.
The bad news is that I would rate this as a plug and play project. If you are a wood worker the interior frames are all in a days work. The glass is just a mater of supplying the supplier with a template. Installation is the same as NMF's opening ports.
You asked about size. I remember squaring off the openings in an effort to make fabricating new ports simpler. That's about it.
Dale
Maruska
Ketch , Hull 40
Thanks for an informative reply, Dale.
It's helpful to know that your fixed port frames are a custom fabrication. I've been searching for weeks to try and find a stock similar size. I'll reach out to NFM.
We're handy - completely refitted our Pearson Triton (2010) and P33' (2015). P365 is the boat we intend to keep longterm. That said, if you have time to share interior photos of your fixed ports we'd be thankful.
Thanks, again.
Ben and Kate
s/v Resilient (#124)
Well, I did find these posts;
https://pearson365.com/forum/index.php?topic=900.msg4341#msg4341 (https://pearson365.com/forum/index.php?topic=900.msg4341#msg4341)
https://pearson365.com/forum/index.php?topic=739.msg3410#msg3410 (https://pearson365.com/forum/index.php?topic=739.msg3410#msg3410)
Ben & Kate,
The boat is under 2 plus feet of snow but the weather is beginning to break. I will see if I can get in to get some pictures when I head down there over the next few days. Once you see those, everything should come into focus.
Dale
Ben & Kate
If you scroll down to The Rebirth Of Maruska section, and click on Upgrades for spring/summer of 2011 the second picture down is one of the fixed ports. The first picture is of the template drawing for the opening ports.
Dale
Thank you, Dale! Much appreciated.