Aft Deck glass replacement on 97 54' Viking Sport Yacht

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Could it be be more productive to just remove the entire window assembly, frame and all, and take it around to glass shops?

Not so, They set up laser scanner and digitize the curve, Then they can laminate the glass and build the frame.
Just had a meet with them last Wednesday. That's why I piped post #3.
But, The OP stated a flat sliding window. From what I learned, this should not be a problem.
Something else I learned, no two windows are the same (on Ole Hatteras's). Working with the rep and a tape measure, he proved that.
I had already learned this the hard way on a Southern Cross (Australian build) window.

Just seconds ago, received our first quote for replacing two windows the owner wanted serviced first. For what all is involved; New safety glass, dark tinted, already secured in fiberglass frames, painted to match, just epoxy them in, it looks like fair number$ for what it is.
The next set will be wheel house windows. The curved set and centers including opening center vent window (not factory).

The next number$ will include the side windows and frames (some sliders) and aft.
Hatteras of Liquordale supported the aft extension and used the same Georgia company (now out of business) that made the factory windows. These last curved and flat windows do not match either (P & S).

The sliders I know will co$t a bit extra.

Sorry to get off the OP but these folks are the only people to answer any of my research calls and e-mails. Just lucky the rep was passing thru my hood and saved some time before his first look. Learned a lot also.

They also replace the Hatteras port light alloy rims with glass rims. Were going there also,,,, next year.

The rep showed me pictures of Viking and Bertram work. I pointed my Bertram out on the next dock. Whole other way of fastening. They can do it also.
BUT, I have to win a Lotto before our ole Bert can get new windows.

I've had the same experience as Captholli in South Florida/ Fort Lauderdale. If you want the boatyards to leave you alone, just mention replacement glass. I had a tempered, metric sliding glass bust out in St. Lucia, and could not get anyone to do the job at any price when I got to Florida. I eventually found someone that could make, and then break during installation, two laminated safety glass replacements, but only on the bench. I got some help from a crew house and pulled the frame.. Fortunately, they hung in there and cut a regular piece of glass and then sent it out to be tempered.

Before he starts cutting material, make sure the opposite template is an exact match. They are NOT so on Hatteras.
Good luck.