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Jonathan Cuff
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Initially Posted - 09/11/2005 :  13:34:09  Show Profile
Hi chaps

I think someone has asked this question before, but I couldn't find it so here goes. We have managed to crack the plastic skylight that's above the V berth. Does anyone know if a replacement can be bought or is it a case of doing some DIY?

Cheers Jonathan
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Dan86
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Response Posted - 09/11/2005 :  20:37:16  Show Profile
I had a 4 x 8 inch smoked polycarbonate skylight made (2) with a bevel on the edge. It has word well and lets more light in. I cannot remember the thickness, it did have to have the bevel to fit in the "hole" without a lip. Cost around 20 bucks as there was a minimum order price. Dan
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Response Posted - 09/12/2005 :  08:51:09  Show Profile
Thanks Dan.
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Response Posted - 09/15/2005 :  15:46:22  Show Profile
I think I started the last thread on this subject. I have not made my repair yet. Haven't had a chance to go to the boat in a while. I did get material for it though. I got some 1/4" or 3/8" (can't remember which right now) lexan at OSH, I think it was under $10. Will be going to the lake tonight and I was going to bring it and mark it off to cut. Large sheets can be scored and broken along the score line. Smaller stuff like the light can be sawn. I'll probalby use a small band saw to do that then I can bevel the edge with a disc sander if needed.
My knee just busted the top layer, it has a lower and upper plate of white plastic stuff. I chose lexan because it is stronger and doesn't yellow like regular plexiglass. If I get it in soon I'll let you know how it worked.
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Response Posted - 09/15/2005 :  15:50:24  Show Profile
I replaced both layers putting the smoked polycarbonate on the top only and sealed the core with epoxy so if any moisture ever got in it would not soak up into the core. I liked the increased light it lets in. Danny
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