Moody 38 (2000s) Moody 38 Mark 2. Window replacement cost?

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Peter Michiels

PETER MICHIELS
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Hi Guys. Could anyone give me an indication of how much it would cost to replace the windows on a Moody 38 Mark 2 please which be very much appreciated for any input
 
When Moody fitted the joinery work into their yachts, did they use oil or varnish to seal them
 
They used a sprayed varnish, brand name Jaxa.
Many members have found that alternatives provide a good match, e.g International. The finish is satin, not gloss.
 
Hi Dick. Many thanks for your quick reply. I've seen so many Moody's with a shiny finish and others with a matt finish which in my eyes looks far better. Now I've just got to get a price for supplying and fitting new windows and two hatches on a Moody 38 Mark 2. If you can assist or you know anyone, that will be great. Enjoy the rest of your weekend whatever you're doing. Kind regards, Peter
 
When you say ‘new’ windows and hatches the usual job done on a boat if that era is to replace the acrylic glazing, assuming the frames are still good in all cases.
Sure you can buy complete new hatches, and prices are readily available online. But replacement windows complete with frames would almost certainly need to be specially made.
I suggest you get in touch with a specialist window refurb company like Eagle Boat Windows, they should be able to give you a pretty accurate idea of likely costs of reglazing.
 
Hi Dick. You are a wealth of information which is very much appreciated. I did think initially that because the existing windows are Lewmar that I would just be able to have them easily replaced with the same but will certainly contact Eagle windows for a price. Many thanks once again. Regards, Peter.
 
Peter Michiels said:
Hi Dick. You are a wealth of information which is very much appreciated. I did think initially that because the existing windows are Lewmar that I would just be able to have them easily replaced with the same but will certainly contact Eagle windows for a price. Many thanks once again. Regards, Peter.
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There is one or two 'old stock' Lewmar windows knocking around try Ocean Chandlery or eBay. Although unlikely you mighty be lucky to find one, I wasn't!
 
Hi Barry.

Many thanks for getting back to me which is very much appreciated. I was looking at a Moody 38CC Mark 2 but now think I will knock the idea on the head because the costs are mounting up dramatically on this particular yacht. I've not seen a Moody or any other yacht which has been so badly neglected in my life which tears me up as nothing surprises me anymore about people. Have a great week and thank you once again for your input. Regards, Peter
 
Dick Holness said:
When you say ‘new’ windows and hatches the usual job done on a boat if that era is to replace the acrylic glazing, assuming the frames are still good in all cases.
Sure you can buy complete new hatches, and prices are readily available online. But replacement windows complete with frames would almost certainly need to be specially made.
I suggest you get in touch with a specialist window refurb company like Eagle Boat Windows, they should be able to give you a pretty accurate idea of likely costs of reglazing.
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Hello Dick, I want to refurbish my M37 windows, ie replace the acrylic and reseal the acrylic and the joint between the boat and the aluminum frames. Do you know what i should use in the groove where the acrylic sits for a waterproof and shake proof seal please? I have heard of Scapa 3507/17, I am not sure what the 17 stands for. Someone also suggested using butyl tape for the hull to aluminium joint. Thank you :).
 
This sort of question is best raised in the main Technical Information forum. However, why not talk to someone like Hadlow Marine, Sea Clear or Seaglaze and find out what they use or recommend?
 
Hi Simon, as Martin says, raise the query on the main tech forum. I would add that I have always paid someone e.g. Hadlow to reassemble the window units, but certainly butyl tape is a great way of sealing them back to the boat.
 
Martin and Sheena Boyce said:
This sort of question is best raised in the main Technical Information forum. However, why not talk to someone like Hadlow Marine, Sea Clear or Seaglaze and find out what they use or recommend?
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Hi guys.

Many thanks for the information which is really appreciated but the yacht I was looking at has been serioously neglected over many years by the owner and I will be giving it a miss because I've not seen a yacht in such bad shape. Have a great weekend whatever you're doing and thank you once again for your reply.

Kind regards,


Peter
 
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