Head Window Replacement need advice for 30+

[bigtyme805]

I want to replace my Port Window on the head side. I need help. Does anybody know a good replacement window that would fit the old one? The glass is cracked but not leaking yet. I want to keep the same look and of course that means aluminum. Does anybody know the cutout size for 1985 E30+? I will probably have to replace the starboard window also to keep a nice look.

Any help would be great. I have looked at Bomar windows but that is all I can find. If I cant find a good replacement I will and try and replace glass, that will be a little tricky.

 

[SAILSHIGH]

Window

Don,

The frame is fairly easy to take apart I think that the tough part is finding replacement glass cut to the right shape. I replaced all of my widows with Beckson brand. I am very happy. I used smoked opening lights in the salon and the boat stays 10 degrees cooler. Thet are made of plastic but we love them.

Good Luck,

 

[bigtyme805]

The beckson ports are all white plastic correct? If I replace all my ports it's either aluminum or stainless. I know the cost is higher but every time I see those plastic ports it reminds me of an O'Day. I am hoping the yacht service guy I contracted out with can replace the glass, if not he said plan on replacing the port. I was hoping somebody new the cut out of the window that way I am ready in case I have to buy a couple of ports.

Hopefully somebody knows the cutout. I know these windows are common. The same window that is on my 30+ is the same window that was on my E27.

 

[bigtyme805]

Since nobody really responded to my thread I took the windows apart and found the measurements on my own. The only port windows I found that kept the boat looking good were from Lewmar. Had to cut a little but they look good, did both sides. I will post some pictures when I get a chance. I may replace the windows in the main salon also. What is nice is the ports open up.
Cost of the windows size 1 were $230 each.

 

[Frank Langer]

Don, thanks for posting this update. As an owner of an E30+ which will likely need replacement of these windows sometime, I am looking forward to you posting pictures of your windows replacements. Also, any tips you have for making this job go smoothly would be welcome.
Frank.

 

[Graham Cole]

Had the same issue on my 84 30+. Put in the Lewmar 4 yrs ago. Very happy.

 

[bigtyme805]

I was just at the boat tonight admiring how well these ports look and they blend well. Plus the air ventilation really helps. Installing these is easy as pie. Just cutting a little is the only issue and a roto zip takes care of this. Bedded with 4200, I think thats it. I promise I will snap some pics next time I am there which should be tomorrow. I have one issue, the lewmar windows are tinted black so now I need to tint the main salon windows and nobody does it in Santa Barbara, I will go to Auto place that does it and see if they will tint 4 ports.

Any suggestions? I am not doing any tinting....

 

[bigtyme805]

Pics of the Windows

I have posted a couple of pictures of lewmar opening windows I replaced in my 1985 E30+. They really look good. I even had the main salon windows tinted to match the lewmar windows. They actually look standard can barely tell the difference.