I'm changing them on my newly-purchased Weekender. Any better source for bronze replacements than Spartan (whose closest fit still requires enlarging the cutout)? Thanks in advance.
dlaurence@msn.com
Did all Typhoons come with plastic ports?
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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Paul D.
Re: Did all Typhoons come with plastic ports?
Don,
There is absolutly a better choice! I purchased two 4" bronze portlights from ABI and they make Hornet look $500 better for only $100. (I consider this one boat unit for a boat our size.) They do not open but are glass and look good. I suggest you get the interior finish rings for the small extra money if you will be spending any time below. I do not have ABI's number here but check the web.
I wrote a refit story on this boat which will come out in November's Good Old Boat magazine. It was a worthy project for a guy between jobs and the typhoon now looks better than new with those portlights!
Paul Danicic
Typhoon #1178 HORNET
Grand Marais, Minnesota
nyeme001@tc.umn.edu
There is absolutly a better choice! I purchased two 4" bronze portlights from ABI and they make Hornet look $500 better for only $100. (I consider this one boat unit for a boat our size.) They do not open but are glass and look good. I suggest you get the interior finish rings for the small extra money if you will be spending any time below. I do not have ABI's number here but check the web.
I wrote a refit story on this boat which will come out in November's Good Old Boat magazine. It was a worthy project for a guy between jobs and the typhoon now looks better than new with those portlights!
Paul Danicic
Typhoon #1178 HORNET
Grand Marais, Minnesota
nyeme001@tc.umn.edu
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Jonathan Dodge
Re: Did all Typhoons come with plastic ports?
The part number Paul is talking about.. ABI#1220BR, finish ring 1221BR. ABI won't take "street orders" you can order it through West Marine.Paul D. wrote: Don,
I installed the 4" working porthole.
ABI# 1242BR. I'm not sure how much air can move through the opening but I love the look. The cabin thickness for this is 1-1/4". I cut a 1/2" thick round teak spacer and installed that on the inside.
Good luck. Please e-mail if you have questions.
Jonathan Dodge
"Lion's Whelp"
Lindstrom MN
Jonathan.D.Dodge@HealthPartners.com