LUCE1923 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Hi all, here hoping everyone is surviving bloody covid. Quick question I need 8 new windows for my 36ft springer as the originals are shot. I have refurbed them but they are still really leaky. I have seen plastic pvc windows, similar to household double glazed units and these are alot cheaper than hoppers that are single glazed. Any thoughts/experience with these please looking for a bit of advice really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Narowboat windows open inwards for a reason - narrow locks and walking down the gunwale. Domestic windows tend to open outwards. PVC windows tend to be screwed through the frame in the same plain as the glass. boat windows tend to be fitted with the screws at right angles to the glass. Plus they look horrible to many eyes but if its all you can afford and have a way of fixing them and sealing them to the cabin side ........... Are you sure you know where the windows are leaking. most don't leak between glass and frame but between frame and cabin side. Rust under the frame will keep pushing the frame away from the cabin side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUCE1923 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Hi these are plastic but made for canal boats I agree they don't look great but are £170.00 each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 They still look like outward openers to me but the best I have seen so far. Do you have a link? Others may be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUCE1923 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 174048286448 item number ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) Thanks. As is typical of Ebay etc. not enough information to see if they open inwards or outwards. Also Vulcan Boat Windows as listed don't seem to have a website but Vulcan windows do but it seem to be an installation company so I can't comment further. Edited to add - you need to find out the dimensions of the frame. Domestic windows are often 3" plus thick which will protrude at least 2" into the cabin. No vital dimensions or diagrams on Ebay. Edited January 21, 2021 by Tony Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Harold Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 4 hours ago, LUCE1923 said: Hi all, here hoping everyone is surviving bloody covid. Quick question I need 8 new windows for my 36ft springer as the originals are shot. I have refurbed them but they are still really leaky. I have seen plastic pvc windows, similar to household double glazed units and these are alot cheaper than hoppers that are single glazed. Any thoughts/experience with these please looking for a bit of advice really. Leaky windows...... Groan! My last three boats had window leaks,but with a fair bit of work,were re-sealed. The frame must be removed and rust sanded off from the cabin and painted. The frame to cabin sealed with non setting mastic or mastic tape ( do not use silicon or Acriflex) The frame needs to be dismantled to remove the glass and new rubber seals obtained from somewhere like Seals Direct. The worst part of the job,is dismantling the frame to remove the glass,some will have corroded metal corner pieces holding the frame together and mine were absolute pigs to dismantle. However it will be much cheaper than spending £170 per window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUCE1923 Posted January 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Yep done all of the above already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 8 minutes ago, LUCE1923 said: Yep done all of the above already If they still leak, you have missed something. Do it again and get a proper seal and you will not have leaks anymore. I know its PANE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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