Re: [bolger] Re: Wyo windows
Unlike the Topaz or Champlain, the Wyo windows are wide but only 28 inches in height. If they slid up and down the opening would be a bit smaller than I would like.
I figure on cutting the window shape in the side panels but the glass would be a rectangle shape to eliminate having to cut and waste a lot of plastic. Just round over the edges and corners.
Jeff
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I figure on cutting the window shape in the side panels but the glass would be a rectangle shape to eliminate having to cut and waste a lot of plastic. Just round over the edges and corners.
Jeff
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Hi Jeff,
I'm excited you settled on Wyoming, I feel one in my future also.
Just a thought on the windows PCB snet me some info on a couple of
cruisers one I think was Champlian and Topaz. At any rate the design
had sliding windows up and down. Even at a slant couldn't the slide
down into a sleeve avoiding the leak?
Steve Bosquette
I'm excited you settled on Wyoming, I feel one in my future also.
Just a thought on the windows PCB snet me some info on a couple of
cruisers one I think was Champlian and Topaz. At any rate the design
had sliding windows up and down. Even at a slant couldn't the slide
down into a sleeve avoiding the leak?
Steve Bosquette
--- In bolger@y..., "jhbjap" <boatbuilding@g...> wrote:
> In the Bolger2 group files, Wyoming directory, I loaded a concept
> drawing approved by Mr. Bolger. The windows are supposed to hinge
> from the top and swing up from the inside. With the angled windows
I
> want, I'll probably have to make them sliding. I'm thinking of
> splitting each window in two and having the rear half slide forward
> behind the front half. I'd like to have a screen fixed on the
> outside.
>
> The Wyo is not designed to be knocked down to 90 degrees without
> taking on water. Those big windows, cockpit(s), etc. are for
> sheltered waters only. I.E. rivers / ICW close to shore. But,
they
> would need to be made stout enough that a strong wind won't
push/pull
> them out. I would use 1/4 Plexiglass, maybe Lexan.
>
> Is there a way to build these not to drip in a storm or wake
splash?
> The slides are easy enough, but I'm at a loss for vertical pieces
and
> sealing between the sliding window panes.
>
> Designs on line? Drawings? Ideas?
>
> Jeff
Very good idea! Maybe even an RV dealer!
Thanks a lot.
Jeff
Thanks a lot.
Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: rdchamberland
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 10:42 AM
Subject: [bolger] Re: Wyo windows
Hi Jeff
Your windows look like the windows on the topper for my Ranger truck.
I would suggest that you go look at "Leer" topper dealer and look over
how they do it. You might get inspired.
Bob Chamberland
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The biggest problem is that what ever the seal is, if it's against the plastic window as it opens, it will eventually scratch it bad enough that visibility will be poor. Maybe as the window closes, two pieces can come together to make it weather tight but when opening, they would not make contact with the other window.
Jeff
Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: David Allen
To: 'bolger@yahoogroups.com'
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 10:00 AM
Subject: RE: [bolger] Wyo windows
McMaster Carr carries a wide variety of vinyl trim that'll fit 1/4" panels
and provide wiper type seals. there are other sources as well that would
probably be cheaper. you might be able to rig something up from rigid
weatherstripping found at H.D. something as simple as a piece of foam along
the edge of the outer pane would help a lot.
da
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Hi Jeff
Your windows look like the windows on the topper for my Ranger truck.
I would suggest that you go look at "Leer" topper dealer and look over
how they do it. You might get inspired.
Bob Chamberland
Your windows look like the windows on the topper for my Ranger truck.
I would suggest that you go look at "Leer" topper dealer and look over
how they do it. You might get inspired.
Bob Chamberland
--- In bolger@y..., "jhbjap" <boatbuilding@g...> wrote:
> In the Bolger2 group files, Wyoming directory, I loaded a concept
> drawing approved by Mr. Bolger. The windows are supposed to hinge
> from the top and swing up from the inside. With the angled windows I
> want, I'll probably have to make them sliding. I'm thinking of
> splitting each window in two and having the rear half slide forward
> behind the front half. I'd like to have a screen fixed on the
> outside.
>
> The Wyo is not designed to be knocked down to 90 degrees without
> taking on water. Those big windows, cockpit(s), etc. are for
> sheltered waters only. I.E. rivers / ICW close to shore. But, they
> would need to be made stout enough that a strong wind won't push/pull
> them out. I would use 1/4 Plexiglass, maybe Lexan.
>
> Is there a way to build these not to drip in a storm or wake splash?
> The slides are easy enough, but I'm at a loss for vertical pieces and
> sealing between the sliding window panes.
>
> Designs on line? Drawings? Ideas?
>
> Jeff
McMaster Carr carries a wide variety of vinyl trim that'll fit 1/4" panels
and provide wiper type seals. there are other sources as well that would
probably be cheaper. you might be able to rig something up from rigid
weatherstripping found at H.D. something as simple as a piece of foam along
the edge of the outer pane would help a lot.
da
and provide wiper type seals. there are other sources as well that would
probably be cheaper. you might be able to rig something up from rigid
weatherstripping found at H.D. something as simple as a piece of foam along
the edge of the outer pane would help a lot.
da
> them out. I would use 1/4 Plexiglass, maybe Lexan.
>
> Is there a way to build these not to drip in a storm or wake splash?
> The slides are easy enough, but I'm at a loss for vertical pieces and
> sealing between the sliding window panes.
>
> Designs on line? Drawings? Ideas?
>
In the Bolger2 group files, Wyoming directory, I loaded a concept
drawing approved by Mr. Bolger. The windows are supposed to hinge
from the top and swing up from the inside. With the angled windows I
want, I'll probably have to make them sliding. I'm thinking of
splitting each window in two and having the rear half slide forward
behind the front half. I'd like to have a screen fixed on the
outside.
The Wyo is not designed to be knocked down to 90 degrees without
taking on water. Those big windows, cockpit(s), etc. are for
sheltered waters only. I.E. rivers / ICW close to shore. But, they
would need to be made stout enough that a strong wind won't push/pull
them out. I would use 1/4 Plexiglass, maybe Lexan.
Is there a way to build these not to drip in a storm or wake splash?
The slides are easy enough, but I'm at a loss for vertical pieces and
sealing between the sliding window panes.
Designs on line? Drawings? Ideas?
Jeff
drawing approved by Mr. Bolger. The windows are supposed to hinge
from the top and swing up from the inside. With the angled windows I
want, I'll probably have to make them sliding. I'm thinking of
splitting each window in two and having the rear half slide forward
behind the front half. I'd like to have a screen fixed on the
outside.
The Wyo is not designed to be knocked down to 90 degrees without
taking on water. Those big windows, cockpit(s), etc. are for
sheltered waters only. I.E. rivers / ICW close to shore. But, they
would need to be made stout enough that a strong wind won't push/pull
them out. I would use 1/4 Plexiglass, maybe Lexan.
Is there a way to build these not to drip in a storm or wake splash?
The slides are easy enough, but I'm at a loss for vertical pieces and
sealing between the sliding window panes.
Designs on line? Drawings? Ideas?
Jeff