On Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:02:51 GMT, "NE Sailboat"
wrote:

Thinking of replacing the lexan/port on the boat. I'm thinking that
purchasing this stuff and getting it cut is the trick.

Where does one go to find Lexan? Window places? Who carries it? And do
they normally cut it for you?



DAGS for plastic wholesalers. I bought a full sheet and replaced all
the ports and hatch lights on a 29' sailboat about ten years back. I
think mine came from cadillac plastics. Cost less to buy it in a full
sheet from a wholesaler.

It is easy to work with normal woodworking tools. you can saw it on a
table saw and shape the edge with a router.

depending on how it is to be installed, (framed, frameless) pay
careful attention to the potential for differential thermal expansion.
For instances if the border is protected from the sun's heat while the
center is not, you need to make provisions for thermal expansion by
either room in the frame, or some method of allowing movement in you
attachment/sealant method. Otherwise it will move anyway and cause
crazing at the differential point or leaks.

Frank