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On Dec 28, 9:32*am, "Steve Lusardi" wrote:
Max,
You may wish to check out Davey & Co in London. They make quality portlights. These are not inexpensive, but definitely worth the
money. They have portlight patterns on the shelf *that go back to the late 1800s and these are not on their website, *but they are
available, just ask.http://www.davey.co.uk/pdf/portlights.pdf*These folks made my portlights. You can also check out Vetus in
Holland, but they are meant for inshore use and do not have deadlight plates. *http://www.vetus.nl/l *I have also bought samples
in stainless and brass made in the far east. My samples were not certified, very poorly made and not significantly less money. I
highly advise you to avoid the far east. You can also contact the ship scrap yards in India, but I can tell you that they are very
difficult to deal with and you have a very good chance of not receiving what you think you bought. If you need leads there, I can
give you a couple.
Good luck,
Steve

"max camirand" wrote in ...

On Dec 28, 6:43 am, "Steve Lusardi" wrote:

Max,
No portlight is inexpensive, of any variety. You must be very careful when you buy these, because you have to plan the
installation and it is not straightforward. All portlight faces are flat, but your hull is not. You will also have an inner hull
liner of some description and depth. So you will have very specific dimensions and you will also need to fabricate a flat
mounting
surface to match the portlight design. On top of that, the only safe portlight will also incorporate a compound hinge and
companion deadlight plate. Please remember that in very heavy weather and breaking seas, the portlight can experience several
tons
of explosive force. Your life can depend on your choice. Be prepared to spend serious money on these. I have 13, 8 x 16" bronze
portlights that cost me $14,000 without costing the installation.
Steve


Steve,

I presume some materials are more affordable than others. I am able to
deal with the challenges of installation. Some of the portholes will
get thick plexiglass deadlights. However, a few of the portholes will
need to be of the opening type in order to get adequate ventilation
below.

Can you suggest a type and a place to buy them? I've heard of discount
online marine chandleries, but I only know West Marine, who are
definitely not 'discount'.

Regards,
-Maxime


Send seachestmarine an email, telling them what you are looking for.
Steve is pretty good at locating stuff. http://www.seachestmarine.com/
Good luck.
Den
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