Jencourt
Well-Known Member
In the process of re doing all the calking on my 96 Trophy. Fixing up a couple little wiring things and other small odds and ends.
The calking project was inspired by the fact that the cuddy cabin was getting wet in big rains, and wen we take a wave or two just the wrong way.. As we started looking we found that previous owner had added silicone all over the place to presumably combat the same issue .Like many projects the more I dig the more questions I have. Thought I would throw a few up and see what you folks can offer.
Other than the obvious, Cuddy windows, hatches,fittings and the deteriorated calk on rub rail. I have noticed that the angled plastic molding that holds the glass in the window frames has shrunk so much that there is a 3/4 to 1.5" gap at the corners. This is on both windshield and side glass. Some one tried to fill with sikaflex or something but it has chunked out and left big holes again. I would like to fix properly and replace if possible.
#1- Question is. Would it be a nightmare to locate and then Re and Re the molding, or would a glass or boat shop be the place to get this done. OR, would you re calk corners and move along?
#2 the plastic trim that wraps the engine well where top of hull joins bottom is braking up with age. We have guy that can make some from thin aluminum. Before going that route is there a plastic fabricator near comox/CR ? If i do go aluminum do I need to avoid stainless screws wen fastening to fiberglass ?
Thanks: Ray
The calking project was inspired by the fact that the cuddy cabin was getting wet in big rains, and wen we take a wave or two just the wrong way.. As we started looking we found that previous owner had added silicone all over the place to presumably combat the same issue .Like many projects the more I dig the more questions I have. Thought I would throw a few up and see what you folks can offer.
Other than the obvious, Cuddy windows, hatches,fittings and the deteriorated calk on rub rail. I have noticed that the angled plastic molding that holds the glass in the window frames has shrunk so much that there is a 3/4 to 1.5" gap at the corners. This is on both windshield and side glass. Some one tried to fill with sikaflex or something but it has chunked out and left big holes again. I would like to fix properly and replace if possible.
#1- Question is. Would it be a nightmare to locate and then Re and Re the molding, or would a glass or boat shop be the place to get this done. OR, would you re calk corners and move along?
#2 the plastic trim that wraps the engine well where top of hull joins bottom is braking up with age. We have guy that can make some from thin aluminum. Before going that route is there a plastic fabricator near comox/CR ? If i do go aluminum do I need to avoid stainless screws wen fastening to fiberglass ?
Thanks: Ray