acrylic

  1. Kenneth K

    Interesting Suppliers of Plastic and Wood

    I've been seeking plastic suppliers for deck hardware bases. This site also has lots good stuff for instrument panels, engine panel covers, etc. A helpful site: https://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/cut_to_size_plastic I've also been looking for some exotic woods for a few small...
  2. J

    Advice needed on new acrylic hatch lens install

    It's time to replace one hatch on Penquin (35-2). I'm a stickler for keeping my baby stock so I'll be using Acrylic. The original screw holes were counter sunk. Would not it be safer to use a carbide Forstner bit first, then drill for the screws? I would also consider a counter sink...
  3. Bob Robertson

    Lewmar replacement acrylic - 1988

    Hi, I'm working with a local auto glass company that also replaces hatch lenses (not sure of the proper terminology). Our boat has Lewmar hatches, 1988 vintage. He has tried to sell me on Lexan, but my research has told me that Acrylic is the only way to go and it looks like some of the...
  4. footrope

    Painting acrylic (plexiglas) sheet

    Hi folks, I am finishing up my first overhead hatch this weekend - replacement of the 1/2-inch thick acrylic. Learned alot, didn't swear too much, turned out pretty good (iidssm*). This weekend I'll take it to the boat for a test fit and see if I have to replace the gasket also. I used...
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