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Offline walleyeboater

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Vinyl windows ( shanty)
« on: Jan 06, 2018, 09:10 PM »
Can shanty windows be replaced
Found 2 are cracked, today.
Can’t call the company on wkend, that’s why I’m asking here.
Shappell .
Thx

Offline midwest_rodworks

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Re: Vinyl windows ( shanty)
« Reply #1 on: Jan 06, 2018, 09:18 PM »
Clear Gorilla tape, it's like extra thick packing tape that you can tear by hand.
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Offline RapShack

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Re: Vinyl windows ( shanty)
« Reply #2 on: Jan 06, 2018, 09:21 PM »
As mentioned clear packing tape works wonders.  As to whether or not they can be replace just look, some of them are held in place by velcro.
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Re: Vinyl windows ( shanty)
« Reply #3 on: Jan 06, 2018, 09:24 PM »
Not wanting to hijack the thread, buy has anyone made storm windows to stop the condensation so you can look out without wiping them off all the time

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Re: Vinyl windows ( shanty)
« Reply #4 on: Jan 06, 2018, 11:00 PM »
Not wanting to hijack the thread, buy has anyone made storm windows to stop the condensation so you can look out without wiping them off all the time
That's possible, but it will take a little work.  Double layer and make sure it's sealed with some foam and put some clear dot spacing to keep some air space between the two layers.
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Offline Talltale

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Re: Vinyl windows ( shanty)
« Reply #5 on: Jan 06, 2018, 11:18 PM »
The clear windows in shelters used to be called isinglass for tents and thing's like that try to Google it and see if it is still available.
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Re: Vinyl windows ( shanty)
« Reply #6 on: Jan 06, 2018, 11:21 PM »
Not wanting to hijack the thread, buy has anyone made storm windows to stop the condensation so you can look out without wiping them off all the time

You got windows, so that means shelter..

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Re: Vinyl windows ( shanty)
« Reply #7 on: Jan 07, 2018, 02:06 AM »
This just came back from memory.

The old Eastman Ice Cube shack had a zippered cover for the windows.  Guess what, it's frost free most times when I un-zipper the cover.  Compared to those window covers held with just some velcro, they get all frosty long before I even uncover the shades.
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Offline RyanW

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Re: Vinyl windows ( shanty)
« Reply #8 on: Jan 07, 2018, 02:25 AM »
Can shanty windows be replaced
Found 2 are cracked, today.
Can’t call the company on wkend, that’s why I’m asking here.
Shappell .
Thx

Shappell has their replacement parts listed on their website. I could re-buy my entire WideHouse 5500 in parts if I wanted to. Including windows but they are designed to be removable.

I would imagine it would depend on the model of your shack. If the windows aren’t removable, I’d say there isn’t a manufacturer replacement without buying a whole new cover. In that case, some heavy duty clear tape as mentioned earlier would work alright and be much more wallet friendly.

You could also make your own out of some clear blow-up lounge rafts for pools and some Velcro. I’m not sure if the windows/pool rafts are the same material but they sure do smell the same. That’s essentially what the windows in my WideHouse are.
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Offline metalligoo2

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Re: Vinyl windows ( shanty)
« Reply #9 on: Jan 07, 2018, 02:41 AM »
If you can't order them, is there a place near you that does awning or tent repair.

Offline walleyeboater

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Re: Vinyl windows ( shanty)
« Reply #10 on: Jan 07, 2018, 07:17 AM »
Thx for tips.
The front and rear windows are in good shape, the side ones are
cracked and yellowed.
The good windows are bigger than the broken ones, don’t see that making a difference.

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Re: Vinyl windows ( shanty)
« Reply #11 on: Jan 07, 2018, 07:47 AM »
Go to Walmart, stop in the fabric department. They have a clear vinyl. It is very flexible. I bought some and made windows for my homemade flipover.

 



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