Upgrading the Portlights Bav 49 (2003)

[wannathermal]

I would like to upgrade the portlights on my Bavaria to stronger/offshore capable portlights. The current portlights are BAVARIA Portlight / 698 x 190 mm
Does anyone have info on another portlight that would fit the opening so as too retrofit?

Bob

[Spirit of Mary]

Why you conclude that the portlights are not offshore capable? The portlights are Lewmar, this at least are the types on a Bav 38 2003. I assume that Lewmar supplies Ocean duty portlights. Also the Bavaria boats have CE A cetification.

[wannathermal]

Yes and Yes! They are Lewmar Ocean duty and yes they are CE certified A. But, since I plan on replacing them as part of a refit I would like something a little more robust. Not all CE A parts are up to snuff as the certification is a minimum standard for the useage. As I plan on sailing this boat on the Atlantic circuit professionally over the next few years I would like to beef up these big wholes in the cabin sides. I am already dropping the keel to do an ultrasonic inspection of the mounting area as I am sure someone will warn about the keel mounting.

Bob