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Old 01-18-2020, 10:01 AM
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Default Sceptre Windshield gasket question

Sprucing up the windshield on my 1979 Sceptre and I know that the gasket that holds the glass in is TP-139 from Pompanette;
But has anyone replaced the gasket for the inside of the extrusion? The one that covers the wire chase for the wiper/nav light etc, and runs all the way around the inside?
Also anybody have a rough measurement for how many feet of TP-139 is required?
Boats wrapped and stored up here in the North East and don't really want to cut her open just yet for measurements.
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Old 01-18-2020, 10:05 AM
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Maybe TP-124? or TP-338?
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Old 01-18-2020, 11:41 AM
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I've replaced the windshield gaskets twice once on my 25 and the last time on my 20 Sceptre...both times I called American Marine directly and they did me up.

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Old 01-18-2020, 11:50 AM
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I measured a total of 874 inches for the window glazing so I ordered 80 feet just to be safe. I probably need the wireway cover and gasket for the opening sections but forgot to get that info/order those. I should be by my 23 later today if I can get to it through the snow...
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Old 01-18-2020, 08:16 PM
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It looks like the wireway cover is TP-124; I measured 145".
The gaskets on the center and helm opening sections look like they might be the TP-370 profile but since it was 22 degrees and the gasket is flat and super stiff, I couldn't get good measurements and probably won't be able to until it warms up - June/July. My '370?' gasket is black but apparently they don't make that profile in black now. Not sure what I'm going to do there.

Snow was knee to waist deep - pretty sure boat is 'not happy'. At least there was not much in the cockpit.
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Old 01-20-2020, 10:43 AM
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Better to have extra..but the stuff aint cheap if I remember right...They also have the window stud bolts if you need some of those as well. Talk about a company thats been around a long time.

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Old 01-20-2020, 06:12 PM
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The fella I got some window frames from told me I could use the T studs used on RV toilets. I assume they are brass.
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Old 01-20-2020, 07:12 PM
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Don’t forget the 1/8” double faced foam glazing tape to put down on the frame before you lay the glass in. There is some nuances in getting this done. It’s a little to long an explanation to type on my phone but feel free to shoot me your contact if you haven’t done this before.
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Old 01-20-2020, 11:00 PM
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In the process of replacing all the window spline in the Seafari project..
TP-139 works on the all the windows except the cabin windows.
That was a Prime window spline of which is no longer available..
Had to go with a close match that worked.. Ask me how I know..
Have 3 spools of spline cannot use that I ordered..
TP-124 in white works on the wire chases on the backside of the windshield
which came from American Marine in New Hampshire.
Nell is the customer service rep that I dealt with..
Be prepared to have a fat wallet before you take this on.

Replacing the acrylic windows on the side and cabin and all window spline,
came close to $700 clams....
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