manxmike Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 The windows in my narrowboat are in need of replacement, if only because a previous owner removed all the opening sections! Whilst this means the boat is secure(?) it has the downside of meaning very little ventilation which on the few hot days we get becomes quite "interesting". Sadly (especially now I am retired) the budget is limited and the cost of new windows look prohibitive, so I am looking for suggestions for acquisition of good second hand windows. I can't help wondering what happens to the windows removed when boats are being refurbished ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system 4-50 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 What sort of windows? Type, size, manufacturer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxmike Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 36 inch by 21 inch, any type of opening window, straight top, radius lower corners. Not worried about manufacturer. It would be handy if they were in pairs, or a total of nine windows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system 4-50 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Can't help. Mine are 9 of (7 x (48" x 24") & 2 x (36" x 24")). Note that different manufacturers use different radiusesesesess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxmike Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) OK, thanks for the thought. There is no indication of manufacturer on the existing frames, I wonder if there's a way to tell who made them. The only clue I have is that I think they're original and are fitted to a 1989 Liverpool hull. They originally had louvres to the bottom section. Anyone got any thoughts? Edited August 14, 2017 by manxmike Extra info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHutch Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 As alluded, I think the issue will be not in using second hand windows but in finding used examples which fit the hole you have. Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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