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D174812H

United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 May 2013 :  09:39:12  Show Profile Send D174812H a Private Message  Reply with Quote
We want to replace the windows in our norman 23. Does
Anyone know of a company that will travel to replace them?
We don't really want to send them off and be replaced one
At a time.




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merlin

United Kingdom
400 Posts

Posted - 07 May 2013 :  20:22:34  Show Profile  Visit merlin's Homepage Send merlin a Private Message  Reply with Quote
the only ones you can replace one at a time are the front ones
the sides are one big frame that splits in half all the glass has
to fitted in position before it is re-assemmbled therefore it is not
practical to do them one at a time its a bit off a job Ive replaced all mine




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D174812H

United Kingdom
69 Posts

Posted - 15 Oct 2013 :  11:29:55  Show Profile Send D174812H a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Just had the front windows (2 main ones and the 2 side smaller ones) replaced by a company called AC Glazing. Superb job, all done on site at our marina. Start to finish the job took just over an hour (including a brew break). They came back last weekend and fitted us a new laminated windscreen all pre drilled for the wiper motor. Cannot praise these guys enough

Mark Atkinson.

Relax..... Buy a boat!
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kev13

United Kingdom
114 Posts

Posted - 15 Oct 2013 :  18:00:14  Show Profile Send kev13 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Merlin

Did you get any leaks at the bottom sharp angles. I've replaced all mine and two persistant leaks one on one of the front windows and one on the back lower corner of a side window.

I used non setting mastic for caravan windows to seal against the fibreglass but I think its the actual joint in the frame?

Any suggestions for a fix would be appreciated
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RonandZena

United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Oct 2013 :  21:37:38  Show Profile Send RonandZena a Private Message  Reply with Quote
When we bought our Norman 23ft it was in a bad way all round, one of the worst problems was three leaking windows, the smaller ones surrounded by rubber. I tried to replace myself after much advice but without success. I then contacted a canal 'pro' boat repair chappie who managed, after much time and difficulty, to fit one and then disappeared never to be seen again! Finally I called Auto glass who came and fitted the other two without a problem. You live and learn!
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