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Opening ports aft cabin?

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kerrye
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Opening ports aft cabin?

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Anyone install opening ports in the aft cabin in the side of the boat just below the rubrail? Any compelling reason not to do it?
NickScheuer
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Re: Opening ports aft cabin?

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I intend to replace both the front and rear curved windows with custom molded fiberglass panels, each incorporating a pair of flat areas for Beckson portlights. Both original windows are badly crazed. The rubber H-gasket for the panels should sort of preserve the original styling of the exterior, or the project can even be reversed by some future owner.
hetek
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Re: Opening ports aft cabin?

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Resale value?

I once looked to purchase a boat with opening ports installed in the hull sides by a PO. I passed. The ports were a contributing factor in my decision.

Screw holes? No big deal. Holes cut into the hull sides? Ouch! ...Just me.
Jon B.
Former owner of...
"Bunkie" - a 1984 A27FC
New owner of...
1977 A25 deLuxe - a work in progress
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