Seafari Window Trim
 

Anyone know where to find the vinyl trim that holds in the side windows on a 72 Seafari ???

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Or anything similar to replace it ?? it is a soft plastic or vinyl, with barbs that push between window & Metal frame, the exposed lip is angled against window and seals it, don't know if I'm doing a good job of describing it ,...................But trying, may have to use an adhesive sealant to install new window, any Ideas

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AmericanMarineProducts - google them, they made the windshields for Seacraft and have the rubber gaskets. I purchased a complete set for my 23 Sceptre.

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Thank you, knew that someone on here would know !!

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called them for my seafari they were not much help big windows ok dont know what i will do for side cabin windows any luck let me know thanks george

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help help does anyone know what gaskets to use on 75 seafari windshield and cabin windows mike was laidoff from american marine thank you george

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I am 98% sure I used TP 139 for cuddy and TP 686 for my main windows..I cant remember exactly and they dont keep a record for small orders!!!! All my paperwork/receipts went with the boat when I sold it.....
You might have to measure...It was alot easier 2 years ago..Richard worked there and knew exactly what they were
Get a sample (say 2 feet)from them of of Tp-139 and hell also tp-240 for cuddy and see how it works
-FRED

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thank you i new someone would know and i tu again george

BUMPing this old thread. Need gaskets for the cabin windows for my 77 Seafari, and would pick up the windshield ones also if from the same source. American Marine still? I've seen www.americanmarine.com referenced based off a search, but they look like they are in boat sales, not parts. Is TP 139 the gasket? TIA

ref:
http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...i+window+seals

I was thinking of doing the same this winter. Try this link.

http://pompanettellc.com/current-cat...-gasket-seals/

Also, here is another good thread, however most of the threads I found are regarding 23 Sceptres and 25 Seafari’s. I’m hoping the p/n is the same for our Seafari 20’s. I have been know to Macgyver things though.

http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ght=windshield

Thanks for the links SSPBill! This answered my question.
I'll measure my needs and call them soon...
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...f6FEWqVXqZ4Y_S

these are what I used on my 74 Tsunami they were a perfect fit. I can't help with a part number,but I did get them from the original American Marine.Seems like things have changed there.Maybe if you sent them a sample piece they could match it up.I have a few inches of it somewhere in the garage I could send you a piece of it if it would help you to match it up Maybe you could take some measurements from it to use for finding a replacement.

Interested in this too as mine will be needing replacements. Just John, sent you a PM. Bigeasy, are those all the same profile? Cant tell from the angles. big easy, yours look like the 686, can you take measurements to see if they are close. Thanks

Here are the specs from the website.

I'd assumed TP-139 for the cuddy and TP-686 for the windshield, based off previous posts, but you know what they say about things you read on the internet!?!

I'm not sure I'll be taking the plexi out prematurely, but I'll take a caliper to the seals (outside lip) when I get a chance. My starboard side cubby window leaks (or corner of windshield?), leaving the cabin foam wet after rain/rinse, and causing rust stains, etc... so that's the priority. I still have the winter tarp over the boat for now so all's good at the moment. I'll be measuring lengths-needed also, as it's not posted here for my Seafari. Projects are stacking up, and overlapping. I have some glass repairs to do on the starboard side adjacent to the window frame (heat cracking... from our house fire in 1989).

Thanks bigeasy1 for the offer! I'll let you know.

bikecop1, got your PM, I'll give you a shout soon! Thanks for the info! My search last season stalled out when all references to "americanmarine.com" brought up the wrong site. Like stated above, there must have been some big changes with the American Marine windshield and seal company.

If you get yours before me and figure a trick on how to install it make a video and post it. Ill do the same. Hopefully its pretty straigtforward.

So the dimensions for my cuddy window seals outside lip measure .4"-.43" wide, vs. the TP139's .672". One question I initially had was whether the shorter leg of the seal was the one "outboard", but based off the assembly pics strick posted, the larger seal leg does in fact goes outside while the shorter leg gets pressed into the aluminum track. Mine may have shrunk substantially over the 42 years. I am certain if I take the existing seals out, they will not go back in due to being hard and crunchy. Obviously the inner leg and inside profile are the critical ones, and the longer leg dimension may "shrink" as it curves/curls after assembly.

It looks like you need ~100" per side in length, so 17' total to do the cuddy windows on my 20' Seafari.

What's the consensus about whether to bed/seat the glass to the frame; with silicone, or foam glazing tape? Looks like strick used silicone, and kmoose used tape. I've read cases for both. As far as tape widths, I'd say the windshield would use 1/2"-wide, and the cuddy either 1/2" or 3/8". In my situation, I suppose if I plan to take the seal/plexi out after installing, to do some fiberglass and gelcoat work, tape may be the way to go... or just unscrew the entire frame.

Since my seals have also shrunk longitudinally...and I have leak(s) on one side anyway... I may order samples and press them into these voids to check their assembly. or cut a section of the old seal off, if possible?

Thoughts?

PS... Good relevant info here:
http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...t=wiper&page=2
If prices are in the ~$2+ per foot range, I'm just gonna tackle the cabin windows for now! The windshield looks to take miles of linear feet!!

Sorry for the slow reply, all the glasswork in my Tsunami/Sceptre is the tp686 weatherstrip and the measurements are the same as in the picture on the top right in your picture of the catalog page that you posted of the American Marine web site