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   <title><![CDATA[Perspex boat windows : I&amp;#039;d screw it using appropriate...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=53038">brmbrm</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 137661<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 30 Jul 2024 at 6:42am<br /><br />I'd screw it using appropriate cap washers (is that what they are called in NZ?) and slightly oversized holes.&nbsp; Then seal the joints with silicone if you need it watertight]]>
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   <title><![CDATA[Perspex boat windows : I saw something tother day , not...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=102009">Mc Tool</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 137661<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 29 Jul 2024 at 9:19am<br /><br />I saw something tother day , not on a boat but a tractor. Guy had&nbsp; painted the cab and&nbsp; used a length of what looked like surgical tubing sandwiched between glass and the cab&nbsp; , and stainless bracket&nbsp; clip things to hold the glass in place . Certainly looked like it could handle a bit of flexing. Unfortunately the owner/builder wasnt about&nbsp; so I couldnt find out anything&nbsp;]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Perspex boat windows : I probably didn&amp;#039;t need screws...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=101225">lawabidingpoacher</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 137661<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 29 Jul 2024 at 5:51am<br /><br />I probably didn't need screws , but I wasn't keen on doing a forth time]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:51:45 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Perspex boat windows : That Dow corning stuff is the...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=52927">rowboat bob</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 137661<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jul 2024 at 10:21pm<br /><br />That Dow corning stuff is the go&nbsp; as has the highest flex in the UV resistant sealers, better than any of the Sika or M3 products. You wouldn't have even needed screws]]>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 22:21:17 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Perspex boat windows : Ok. Finally got to put windows...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=101225">lawabidingpoacher</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 137661<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jul 2024 at 8:11pm<br /><br />Ok. Finally got to put windows back in. I used dow coning 795 and also screws. Also used 40 grit sand paper and scuffed up perspex to help with sticking . Used heaps of 795 to get good cover all round ( 1 tube per window) and will trim off excess on inside once dry. This time I hope 😃]]>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 20:11:53 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Perspex boat windows : Id like to know more as mine are...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=104475">BTHEC</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 137661<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 11 Jun 2024 at 8:48pm<br /><br />Id like to know more as mine are falling out perspex on wooden frame]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:48:06 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Perspex boat windows : Thanks for the info. Haven&amp;#039;t...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=101225">lawabidingpoacher</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 137661<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 10 Jun 2023 at 4:31pm<br /><br />Thanks for the info. Haven't had time to do anything yet. Hopefully in a couple of weeks i can do something.]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2023 16:31:43 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Perspex boat windows : When installing perspex windows...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=66595">keenasmustard</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 137661<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 02 Jun 2023 at 8:42pm<br /><br /><div>When installing perspex windows on any boat the issue is expansion/ contraction. As previous post mentions The perspex expands and contracts with temp change more than the surface you are sticking it to so over time the bond to the perspex breaks.</div><div>The only product i would use to bond perspex or glass windows is 'dow corning 795' silicone. It has a 50% expansion modulus. In comparison sika 295 and others only has an expansion modulus of 25%.&nbsp;</div><div>In real life application you need a thick silicone layer in excess of 6mm to handle the expansion/contraction of the 2 surfaces using products such as sika 295.</div><div>With dow corning 795 you still need min of 2-3mm thickness of silicone to stop the bond failing over time. Also the more surface area you have to glue the 2 surfaces together helps. Min of 25mm wide strip.</div><div><br></div><div>Also dow corning is uv stable where as sika 295 and others aren't and so they break down and lose elasticity as uv gets through the perspex.</div><div><br></div><div>Using fasteners every now and then around the window can help make install easier but every screw/fastener could have the potential to develop a leak so the least amount of fasteners the better. with fasteners you also use a 3mm thick single sided foam tape which gives you a uniform thickness of silicone right round the window.</div><div><br></div><div>You can install with no fasteners but it is a little trickier and you use a 3mm thick double sided foam glazing tape approx 6-8mm wide. you need to be pretty exact as once the window touches the boat it is stuck and if in the wrong place you will have to cut it off and start again.</div><div><br></div><div>The whole process can be a bit daunting but as soon as you know how it all seems to work out ok. I've installed dozens of glass and acrylic/perspex&nbsp; windows and have never had one fall out.</div><div><br></div><div>If you want to know the whole process you can pm me or reply and I can go into more detail on a new post.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>cheers</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:42:47 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Perspex boat windows : Boatworks today recommend VHB...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=84897">OneWayTraffic</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 137661<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 02 Jun 2023 at 3:00pm<br /><br />Boatworks today recommend VHB tape. That's what I'm trying, though I might put some mechanical fasteners in as well. ]]>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Perspex boat windows :   lawabidingpoacher wrote:I contacted...]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=102009">Mc Tool</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 137661<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 May 2023 at 10:01am<br /><br />  <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by lawabidingpoacher" alt="Originally posted by lawabidingpoacher" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>lawabidingpoacher wrote:</strong><br /><br />I contacted glue guru and they said there ms35 would be ok for the job. Now I'm wondering if a small amount of the Weldon first to adhere to the perspex then the glue? Might give more to bite on.</td></tr></table> <br />Funny that , just as I was reading your above post I was thinkin that maybe a layer of that weldon before the  ms35 might be a good idea 😁]]>
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