Next step, we masked off all of the parts of the boat that we didn't want to smear with silicone.
While Alyce applied sealant to the exterior, I readied the frames for installation. With two of the headless 3" 10-24 machine screws installed in the outboard section of the frame to give me something to hold onto from the inside and a bead of sealant on the frame itself we were ready to install.
Since both members of the installation team are covered Silicone at this point in the installation, I'll try to describe in words rather than make a mess of the camera....
With the frame held in position on the outside, the interior frame is placed over the guide pins (e.g. the headless 3" machine screws). While the whole mess is oozing sealant, the interior and exterior frames are temporarily fastened with the 10-24 flathead screws (with as many flat washers as needed to ensure a tight fit).
Here we are with the last portlight frame installed. Time for some cleanup...
Last edited by bill@ariel231; 03-13-2006 at 06:25 PM.
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