windows removing

[Cadeco]

I want to replace the "headliner" and side upholstery of my 1998 Islander. To make a good finish the windows must be removed (I guess, since the carpet goes under the trim) and also it's time to replace the sliding channels> Does anybody has done it? If so, how it's done? Photos or videos would be appreciated. Something else, should I replace w/ carpet or try vinyl w/ foam on the back> Thanks in advance for all answers.

 

[Hookup1]

My 1997 Islander window is an inside/outside sandwich. Take the black rubber strips off the outside to expose the screws. Take the screws out and the windows will come out. Separate from inside part that holds the frame.

I converted my side windows to "fixed" windows (they don't open). I eliminated my front windows (glassed over - they never opened but leaked anyway). If I want air I open the forward hatch.

 

[Cadeco]

My 1997 Islander window is an inside/outside sandwich. Take the black rubber strips off the outside to expose the screws. Take the screws out and the windows will come out. Separate from inside part that holds the frame.

I converted my side windows to "fixed" windows (they don't open). I eliminated my front windows (glassed over - they never opened but leaked anyway). If I want air I open the forward hatch.

Thanks. I will try it. About the conversion to fixed windows, How did you did it? did you kept the frames? The front ones I have doubt I would do it since it would be lots of glassing involved, but it's a good idea.
Thanks very much

 

[Hookup1]

The front windows are a lot of glass work. I had the tower off and was refinishing the console bubble anyway.

When you take the side window frames out you pull the black triangular pieces out that trim the window to the frame. Take the glass out and clean up all the adhesive. Get a piece of acrylic (preferred) or polycarbonate made. A glass shop can make them for you. They have the tools to cut the plastic. Have them make 2 sets for you (4-pieces total) so that you can replace them when the UV damages to plastic in a few years. Can't really use glass because of the slight curve and glass not wanting to bend. I used the automotive windshield adhesive to put together and re-installed the triangular rubber trim piece. Clean up excess. You can use black silicone but it isn't really a good adhesive and will leak eventually. I removed the window frames from the boat to do the work but I think its possible to do it in place (from inside the boat).

 

[Cadeco]

The front windows are a lot of glass work. I had the tower off and was refinishing the console bubble anyway.

When you take the side window frames out you pull the black triangular pieces out that trim the window to the frame. Take the glass out and clean up all the adhesive. Get a piece of acrylic (preferred) or polycarbonate made. A glass shop can make them for you. They have the tools to cut the plastic. Have them make 2 sets for you (4-pieces total) so that you can replace them when the UV damages to plastic in a few years. Can't really use glass because of the slight curve and glass not wanting to bend. I used the automotive windshield adhesive to put together and re-installed the triangular rubber trim piece. Clean up excess. You can use black silicone but it isn't really a good adhesive and will leak eventually. I removed the window frames from the boat to do the work but I think its possible to do it in place (from inside the boat).

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Thanks. I will take a very serious look into this and see if I will do it.