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The side window on the 3297 Mariner are just screwed into the boat...there is a wood "frame" glassed in to the inside of the boat around the window cutout, and they used wood screws to hold the window in. In your case...I wouold load it up with sealant and thru bolt the corner, because if it is sprung, a wood screw will not hold it for long.

On the window gasket...is this the one around the glass itself?
 
Thanks for the quick reply RamSport47.

I kind of had a hunch the windows were installed that way. I had planned to pull out everything around the window this spring anyway, but this at least gives me a better idea around what I need to bring to the job site. Let's see - table saw, chop saw, band saw, grinder, a couple of drills and obvious hand tools, resin and hardner, fiber cloth, caulk, screws, tape etc. to ad nasuim. Sorry, you already knew that.

As for the window/bridge window gasket, yeah. All glass sits in a frame (probably painted aluminum) in which the gasket is seated, and the glass goes into that whole set up. At least that's how it looks without taking everything apart.

Later. tlb
 
I'll check on availability of taht gasket...the windows were made by Taylor Made Systems. NOt sure if you know, but the side bridge windows are plexiglas because when mounted you have to curve them to match the lines of the bridge shell.
 
Thanks again.

Yes, I did see that some of the 'glass' was actually plexi, but I thought that might have been a replacement, as I'm the 4th or 5th owner.

I'm familiar with Taylor, if that's the same as 'Taylor Made Systems" but as you know, with older vessels, the questions is if they still make OEM parts, et al.

Is this still the right forum to be asking these questions? I'm new to the forum, although I've been reading the site for some time.

Later. tlb
 
Feel free to ask those questions here. If there's something we can't help you with we'll steer you to other parts of BoaterEd...
 
Hi Group,
I just purchased a 1982 3396, 33' Mariner and it was no picnic performing a sea trial on a windy 35 degree(before figuring wind chill for 20mph winds)day on the Chesapeake Bay. It was obviously an attractive price to get me out there to buy a boat in February. I will have lots of questions and maybe a few answers for others updating this model. The electronics belong in the boating museum, yet the bridge upholstery is original but still in reasonably good shape thanks to the covers being used.
There are some "issues" around the tops of the windows, and a section of the port side window in the galley shows daylight along the bottom. I was very happy to have a professional inspector, not surveyor, go through the boat with me front to back as I found it more helpful than my last experience with a surveyor.
The bottom had some blistering but not big or close together and none went in deep when he poked them. There seems to be a section of a stringer rotten from the engine room to just up to closest bench under the dinette. Fortunately the rest are solid, especially the ones supporting the engines.
The engines were changed by a competent Marine Repair facility to 440 Chryslers, purchased used with 340 hours, at the end of 2006.Does anyone have any ideas about whether this change would require a change in props? The originals were 18 x 19 bronze. I got a spare set of used props so I will have to figure out if they are the same dimensions.
With a good cleaning of the cabin, teak and upholstery it should look a heck of a lot better. I will probably sub out some of the window and deck work to help me get jumpstarted.
Thanks for being out here on the web,
Eddie Zuskin
1982 33 Mariner
 
HOLY SH-T, that thing is gonna FLY with 440s in it! Congrats on the new boat and good luck with the updating
 
I'm more concerned that it will need to fly to the fuel dock. I hope that the theory of a bigger motor not having to work as hard so you get 15-17 knots with similar fuel burn as the original 351's. The inspector just said to not be throttle happy and avoid opening the 4 barrels when cruising. I will start looking for a deal on a Flo Scan because it taught me how to run my Searay with a small block at 11gph vs 14gph. More ability to trim with an I/O but I'm sure there have to be some sweet spots related to RPM and tab combinations. What speeds do most folks cruise with this boat? I am guessing under 15 - 18 knot range.
Eddie Zuskin
1982 33 Mariner
 
Hello all,

I'm looking for the DC electrical schematics for a 1999 Voyager 450.

Appreciate any help with this regard.
 
Pete
This is one of my most FAVORITE forums to read, and occassionally provide input to. Keep up the good work!
Don
 
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