Anyone Replace FWD Window(s) with a Hatch

[MAC-A-TAC]

"Recession I refuse to participate "

Has anyone replaced the top forward window(s) with a hatch on their 26M?
I didn't find any information regarding this in the Mod forum.

MAC out.

[TAM]

The windows are a strange size, so you either have to cut the deck, or mount the hatch in the window. I purchased one to do this on the head side last year, but haven't installed it yet. I'll also add a layer of plexy cut to the size of the interior opening to help reinforce and provide a better mounting surface for the hatch.

I also got a interior cover that has an integrated screen and cover.


http://www.pyacht.com/lewmar-lopro-hatches.htm Size 10 - http://en.lewmar.com/products/index.asp ... r=39910030

http://www.pyacht.com/lewmar-roller-shade.htm

[Highlander]

The Black pearl had them installed on her , but I think installing one in the existing hatch would look alot nicer & give a nice view of the evening sky !

J

[bwytodd]

Yes, we installed lewmar opening hatches into the forward top windows on the Black Pearl. It worked great, but the hatches aren't cheap, about $350-$400 each if I remember correctly. The aluminum frame of the hatches provides plenty of support for the window but I did put a trim ring of Black Starboard on the inside to screw into and hide the fasteners.

[bubba]

bwytodd they look like this http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm42 ... s08033.jpg from the rendezvous last year.

[MAC-A-TAC]

I want to completly remove the factory fwd windows and install opening ports. Anyone have pics of this mod?
Thank you for the replys and pictures.

[Divecoz]

[quote="bwytodd"]Yes, we installed lewmar opening hatches into the forward top windows on the Black Pearl. It worked great, but the hatches aren't cheap, about $350-$400 each if I remember correctly. The aluminum frame of the hatches provides plenty of support for the window but I did put a trim ring of Black Starboard on the inside to screw into and hide the fasteners.[/quote

OK Todd up against the wall and know this .....I have a knife !!
Now How Do You Keep Those Black Stripes (window stripes) Looking so good? ( ok so its a small knife and I got it out of the butter dish...)

[Divecoz]

"Recession I refuse to participate "

Has anyone replaced the top forward window(s) with a hatch on their 26M?
I didn't find any information regarding this in the Mod forum.

MAC out.

Windows are a funny shape you would have to make your own.