Window latch replacement

[CaptT]

On a recent trip to the Florida Keys someone broke into our boat damaging the starboard window and latch on our 2015 Cutwater 28. I am trying to replace it and have searched the internet and can't locate the type of slide bracket/latch used by Fluid Motions. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement and what type of glue to use on the new window?
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide!

 

[kjoverbeck]

I have a similar problem on my 2015 R27. 2 latches just popped of into the water. Ranger used two window companies, theirs and Diamond. I have been discussing replacements with Tim at Ranger. I have the Diamond windows. It took about 2-3 weeks for him to get a reply from Diamond. They want to charge him $100.00 per latch!!!!! that's absurd. they had given me the Diamond contact and #. 5 calls later, getting only voice mail, no return calls. It's obvious they don't want to service their products. It seem to me that I have read on the forum where someone bought from Diamond around $15-$20 per latch. I don't understand what's going on.

 

[Capt’nKarl]

The latch on our port window popped off but fortunately we weren’t in the water so I was able to retrieve it. I don’t know where you can find a replacement but I reattached ours with SuperGlue and the bond is quite strong.

 

[CaptT]

Thank you Capt'nKarl and kjoverbeck for your help with this problem. If I can't locate a replacement I will try and have one made at a local machine shop. If this works I will post the information so others may be able to get a replacement as well.
It's hard to believe Fluid Motions doesn't have access to supplying such a simple part? Great customer support is one of the reasons I purchased my Cutwater. Every time someone tells me they are looking at purchasing a Cutwater I tell them about the time Aaron, one of the engineers at Fluid Motions, called me to help with getting an e-key programmed, now that' was above and beyond the call in my book! Hopefully they'll read this and offer a solution.
Thanks again for your replies.

 

[CaptT]

Update on window latch replacement.
I was able to make a new latch handle using a 1" thick piece of HDPE purchased on Ebay. I used a coping saw to rough cut the piece, as cutting with a high speed blade can cause the plastic to melt. I used my Dremel to apply the finishing touches and used Loctite Glass Glue to attach it to the glass. I also used an RV slide track dry lubricant to keep the window from sticking when opening and closing, taking pressure off of the latch handle going forward.
Total cost for the plastic and glue was approximately $20.
I hope this helps others.

 

[scross]

From a post I made on Sept 2016:
The helm station window latch fell off. At the Rendezvous, Ranger Tugs staff applied the magic fix.
They used black Sikaflex 291 adhesive.
First step was to clean off all old adhesive residue from both the latch and window.
The correct position on the window was outlined with green masking tape.
Then the Sikaflex 291 was liberally applied to both sides of the window latch.
Next the latch was positioned and clamped with a large wood clamp for a minimum of one hour.
(We left the clamp on for four hours just to be sure.)
Then the excess adhesive was trimmed and removed with a razor.
After three days of very heavy use the latch seems to be holding in place with no issues!
Thanks to Andrew, Ralf and the Ranger Tug repair team for the solution to this fairly common issue!

I also contacted Diamond Sea Glaze for two spare latches just in case. Part Reference Number: HW-LS5564 Hande, D15, Painted LP - R.BOM
They were $14.75 each plus shipping. Here's the contact info:
Danielle Bentley
Parts Sales Administrator
AdvanTec Global Innovations
Direct +1.778.726.0150

 

[CaptT]

Thanks scross! I'll try to see if I can still order a few spares.
Kjoverbeck, in an earlier post, said Tim, at Fluid Motions, contacted Diamond and they wanted $100 per latch. That is why I decided to fabricate my own.
Hopefully they are willing to supply these parts at a more reasonable price.

 

[smack95]

Wanted to provide an update to this two-year-old post: I needed a new window latch. The above listed contact no longer applies. So I contacted AdvanTec Marine via their CONTACT US form on their website. The responded back immediately with ordering info, it was shipped the next day, and I received it (from Canada) about a week later via FEDEX. Latch was $41 US, and shipping (unfortunately) cost my $27. The salesman that assisted me was:

Megan Sykes
AdvanTec Marine
Office +1.604.607.0091, ext. 3903
Email megan.sykes@advantecglobal.com