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Discussion in 'Post Yacht' started by bamp, Jul 28, 2026.

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  1. bamp

    bamp New Member

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    Hi guys & gals, this is Bamp from Boston. My question is I have a 1980 42, and I need to change my starboard side window, the window is cracked, they are 2 piece and they are fixed. Does anyone know if I have to remove all the trim molding inside. Would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
  2. bradlangdon

    bradlangdon New Member

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    I also have a cracked window on 1989 43 and would love to hear from anyone who has done this for help. Best forum ever and thank you in advance.
  3. boatpoor

    boatpoor Senior Member

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    Every one I've seen has to come out on the inside of the boat which means any trim that overlaps the glass will have to be removed. I think mine will drop out the bottom by only removing the lower piece of trim.( 5/8" x 6" x 12' long.) then there is some blocking under there that made the old sliding windows fixed windows.
  4. Anthony III

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    I have removed my wooden window frames on the outside by using a heat gun on low setting to remove paint and expose bungs. Careful not to heat the glass or other surroundings. Then I drilled a small hole in the middle of the bung and screwed in a wood type screw to push bung out. I removed all the screws and pryed frame carefully away. The window glass can then be removed and replaced. I would next time, paint the frames first before reinstalling and just touch up the new bungs. That would have been easier for me.
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  5. Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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    On a Post??
  6. chesapeake46

    chesapeake46 Senior Member

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    Hi.
    I have an 80 also.
    I have had the windows out to tint them many years ago.
    The intetior valance does have to come down but I found it pretty easy and straight forward.
    Mine were factory windows in factory tracks.
    The upper valance did not have bungs and the screw heads are exposed.
    The windows came out easily.
    The lower 1/2 board had bungs and are finshed and I did not fuss with that.
    The windows tipped in from the top and then lifted out.
    If yours are two panes and have no track and are embedded, I dont think that is factory and might be tougher to remove but either way the valance comes out first.
    Good luck.
    Last edited: Jul 29, 2026
  7. Anthony III

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    No a GB. I did not see that he was asking for a Post. I figured 1980 42, he was talking GB, not realizing I was in a Post sub thread.
  8. Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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    All good.
    Welcome to Yacht Forums.
    You can open a new thread and tell us more about your GB projects.
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