Rubber seals for around windows

[leefisher]

Hello all just after joining, checked out a few of the other topics and found them very helpfull. Iam in the process of doing a full retoration of a 15ft Lee fisher cuddy, The rubber seals around the perspex windows was perished so I threw them away, so now Iam on the search for new ones but cant seem to find anybody that does such a thing. I would fit them myself if I could get them. Also Iam looking for some tinted perspex to fit as windows. It would be helpful if I could get these in or around the Cork area.

[JimC]

Welcome!
The last time I got some polycarbonate I went to Blarney Trading in Ballincollig. Would the Co-op shops have perspex which would be cheaper? The polyc will be tougher and is a better bet.

I cannot think of anybody in Cork that would have the "Bead and Seal" that you are looking for. I think that IC&T supplies i Dublin used stock it before. http://icandtsupplies.com/

Most manufacturers nowadays bolt their windows in. The window is over sized and is bolted over the hole on a bed of polyurethane sealer or rubber gasket

[leefisher]

Thanks for your help and tips Jim much appreciated.

[steyrman]

hi a buddy of mine has fitted new windows on his dejon and he fitted them to the outside there 2 inchs bigger allround drilled new holes and put tiger seal to form a gasket bolted them to the outside the look much better the wont fall out or leak its a better way of fitting new windows and quicker

[JimC]

Aye Styrman that would be the best bet if possible. Warrior use a plastic bolt, although I suppose stainless would do too. It is important to spread the sealer evenly behind the polyc so it looks Ok.

[janie tyler]

I replaced the seals a few years ago on my Orkney 520 got them from http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/ Good job make sure you buy the fitting tool

Maurice

[JimC]

Thats the stuff here http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/bbCMS/shop ... rtmentId=4

[leefisher]

Great stuff thats exactly what I was looking for Another satisfied customer

[Vitamin Sea]

I too got seals from Sealsdirect.co.uk. Make sure you get an exact match as your windows might be a pig to get in. When cutting the profile to length, fit it to the opening rather than the window to measure. If you don't, (like I did) you'll end up with a gap where the rubber ends meet and the water will come in
Also to aid fitting the rubber seal, soak it in a bucket of hot water to soften it.

[leefisher]

Just back from Ballincollig, got my bronzed polycarbonate from Blarney trading. Just over half a sheet for €50. Full sheet for €140 8' by 4'. So I think I came away with a very good bargain, sound bloke aswell.



Rang O Sullivan Marine aswell about those seals on a chance they might have them got threw to there parts department the fellow said he has them but there not in stock for about 2 weeks he didnt really have much time for me are my money. I guess some people think there still in the celtic tiger, I'll be taking my buissiness across the pond I think. Shame

[fergal]

heres a rubber seal but i don't know how your going to get it to keep your window in place...

[Tanglerat]

Nice one fergal........

As can clearly be seen in the pic, the seal has one paw/flipper/whateverit'scalled up in the air to hold in the perspex.

Now, stay on topic lads or I'll have to mod this.

Rubber seal indeed!

[Donnyboy1]

I'm in Cork and in the same position.

Blarney trading, are they the cheapest for polycarbonate or the best?

I've heard the likes of BandQ are very expensive even for perspex.

Right now I am looking at the cheapest thing I can get, and I'll look to maybe get something better in a few years if needed.

[Coog]

Highly recommend seals direct. Got some new window seals for my Microplus from them. I sent them a photo of the cross section of the rubber and they were able to get me something that fitted perfectly.

[PaPaSmurf]

Hi Jim Welkome
Try the following for seals>> Bridge Rubber UK 02380434646>> NER Seals UK>> Seals+ Direct UK 084 522 63325 sorry dont have the web details!!
For tinted poly carb >> Williaam Cox in Dublin 01 460 5400 very reasonable prices 5mm X 2000mm x 1500mm €50.00 blue tint
Cheers George M