Replacement ports for 1976 CD25

[Voges]

I have a 1976 CD25 with the old style fixed plexiglass ports for the main cabin with plastic frames. They are approximately 7"h x 30"w. These may or may not be original equipment. I suspect replacements at some point.

The plastic frames around the ports are worn out, broken, and will not allow me to seal the ports watertight.

Does anybody know where I can get replacement frames and/or portlights that will fit the elongated opening?

Many thanks for your help

Bill Vogel
bill@eysales.net
904-234-8779

[jfischgrund]

Try Spartan Marine in Georgetown, Maine. www.spartanmarine.com They made most if not all of the original bronze hardware for older Cape Dorys.

[mgphl52]

If memory serves me correctly, I believe the early fixed ports were a bit larger than the later opening bronze ports.

[Carl Thunberg]

That is correct. The older CD25s had elongated ports, and the Spartan bronze opening ports will not fit the opening. You aren't likely to find a replacement that fits your existing opening. However, if you were somehow able to find a CD25 with aluminum frames that is being scrapped for parts, you may be able to swap the plastic frames with the aluminum frames. It's a long shot. Otherwise, I'm afraid you're into some fiberglass work to get a replacement port that fits.

By the way, the plastic frames are original.