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Ariel Association => General/Off-Topic => Topic started by: chip on January 25, 2014, 01:57:02 PM

Title: Replacing port lights
Post by: chip on January 25, 2014, 01:57:02 PM
Has anyone used Newfound Metals opening port lights as replacements for the originals
Title: Replacing port lights
Post by: Bill on January 25, 2014, 03:13:00 PM
The one's from Historical Arts & Castings will be a better fit.  They are produced from the original molds.

http://www.historicalarts.com/
Title: Replacing port lights
Post by: Remsbecher on January 25, 2014, 09:33:18 PM
Hey yes,
I have.  Check out Ariel 145 Skybird on this site.  
Art.
Title: finding my way
Post by: chip on January 28, 2014, 04:05:55 PM
A response to a question I posted says, :Yes I have, check out A145 Skybird on this site." How do I find A145 Skybird
Thanks for any help, Chip, C124 "JOY"
Title: Replacing port lights
Post by: Bill on January 28, 2014, 04:29:06 PM
Type: Ariel 145 Skybird into the search box at the top of the page.
Title: Replacing port lights
Post by: chip on February 12, 2014, 01:37:10 PM
Thanks I have Newfound Metals 5X15 Elliptical on the way.
Chip, C124- JOY
Title: Replacing port lights
Post by: c_amos on May 10, 2014, 11:28:43 PM
Quote from: Bill;26288The one's from Historical Arts & Castings will be a better fit.  They are produced from the original molds.

http://www.historicalarts.com/

Has anyone ordered these lately?

What did you think, and what are they getting for them now?

Thanks!
Title: Replacing port lights
Post by: Lucky Dawg on May 13, 2014, 08:21:12 AM
on 7/15/13, robert@historicalarts.com quoted them to me at $150 each (two per window) in bronze.  Given that stainless opening ports are available from Newfoundmetals.com (per post above http://www.newfoundmetals.com/product-catalog) at the same price, I might be more inclined to opt for those.
Title: Replacing port lights
Post by: Lucky Dawg on May 13, 2014, 09:03:37 AM
Quote from: chip;26303Thanks I have Newfound Metals 5X15 Elliptical on the way.
Chip, C124- JOY

Please post a picture of these installed!!
Title: Replacing port lights
Post by: chip on May 14, 2014, 03:40:44 PM
here is photo of Newfound Metals 5x15 that went in existing openings with very little effort
Chip C-124 JOY
Title: Replacing port lights
Post by: Lucky Dawg on May 14, 2014, 04:02:18 PM
Thanks Chip.  Those look really nice.  Do you happen to have a picture looking straight at them?  Did you spring for the teak spacers as well?  In your research, you may have found other options - I'm curious if you ran across any 5x15s that weren't opening ports.  Lots of questions!

Wow!  C124 looks brand spankin' new!
Title: Replacing port lights
Post by: chip on May 14, 2014, 04:44:19 PM
When she hits the water in about 2 weeks she will be new from the bronze keel shoe to the top of the mast and everything in between.
I didn't find any ports I liked any better and will say the NFM's are worth every penny and a great company to work with. They included a template for a hole and cutting guide. The only cutting was about 1/2" at the center of each top and bottom.
I did add the teak spacer and screens and they look even better from inside the cabin.
I will detail the refit with photos (before and after) as soon as I get my act together.


Chip C-124 JOY
Title: Replacing port lights
Post by: Lucky Dawg on May 15, 2014, 10:04:13 AM
The thought occurs to me... What is the status of your old portlights?
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