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| Sonny |
Posted - 13 Apr 2012 : 20:56:12
I have a Norman 23 on which I have just replaced the fixed window rubber seals from Seals Direct (very good quality) but now I would like to put new seals in the aluminum and glass main windows but as there are no seal,s at all so knowing which ones to order is bit of a problem.
If there is anyone in the Norman world who has done this work recently who can remember the part numbers I would be very grateful for the info.
I also have perspex wrap round windscreen and need the seal that goes between the base of the screen and the roof of the cabin.
Can anyone help
Just footnote: when putting the new seals into the fixed windows, try to befriend a weight lifter or a gorilla to help you as both I and my mate Andy who have replaced many classic car windscreens in the past needed the following day off to recover the movement in our arms |
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| Sonny |
Posted - 03 May 2012 : 12:35:30
Cheers for the info Lezz and you other guys. don't know where Id be without you lot and all the information I have got from you all in the last couple of years.
also the humor on this site is second to none and always cheers me up especially when my second favorite woman is floating 20ft out of reach from the bank. on another tack there seems to be a lot of Normans appearing on E bay for sale just lately do you think its the recession kicking in or just the monthly trend? |
| lezz50 |
Posted - 03 May 2012 : 09:16:51
hello Sonny,I my self have a Norman 20 and son has a Norman 23 I have worked for the main car windscreen replacement company for many years.I have replaced all windows and seal on both of our boats and did this in workshop conditions and i pulled my hair out!!!!??? .
I used Seals Direct which I found very helpful.
Items and code needed.FWR168 Flocked line strip. SN29 Solid neoprene.and OWS782 Blade with bulb.you can see these parts on line and what used for.Good Luck Lezz |
| firewalker29 |
Posted - 30 Apr 2012 : 22:22:13
Hi I had a similar problem with the fiberglass windscreen. the rubber seal that joins the roof was completely perished and I couldn't find a replacement I ended up winging it i used a car boot seal cut to fit, thought id give it a try as it was a cheap solution and found it has worked extremely well and looks quite neat, just made sure the rubber was well pushed to the roof before a re-fixed the screen. for what it costs it may be worth a try if you cant find the exact seal.
L Jones |
| kev13 |
Posted - 15 Apr 2012 : 15:29:42
Hi
I used Eagle Boat windows http://www.eagleboatwindows.co.uk/ and found them much more helpful/friendly that the others. I replaced all of mine and they suggested a flat rubber and felt (running side) for the sliding windows. It's not an insitu job though as you have to take the frames apart to get the glass out. Don't forget to leave drains clear.
Vast improvement and until they bed in the windows are very tight. good luck
Kevin |
| Deano |
Posted - 15 Apr 2012 : 00:50:49
Me and the wife put the 6 windows in on our old Freeman 22, it took all day and a very large amount of swearing to get them in!!!! Worth it in the end though, saved a packet. But I agree, having done both too, compared to a 60's car it was murder!
Dean - Boating on the Great Ouse.
Freeman 30 "Silver Gem"
See the photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/54758027@N00/ |
| Lester Mayo |
Posted - 13 Apr 2012 : 22:13:59
I have experienced putting two fixed windows in, took me two days to recover. I imagine its like giving birth all pushing and swearing.
Seals direct do the channel seals they used to be a white u shaped webbing but have been updated to modern materials. get in touch with them they know Norman boats well.
Don't take life too serious, it's not permanent |
