[drcoastline]

Again guys I am not opposed to any of the manufacturing scenarios so long as metal. Not so sure I want any type of plastic. If I did go plastic I can get complete off the shelf units for about $50.00 a piece. There are some off the shelf units in stainless that we could make work in the $600.00 neighborhood. I am trying to keep as much original as possible and since the housing that is actually mounted in the hull is still in good condition I am hoping to only need to replace the opening window part. Again, I need two as they no longer exist but may replace them all if the price is right. Maybe Porchdog will come through with a viable option.

As of yet I haven't found a foundry to cast the parts. I am in contact with a company called New Found metals that may be able to help but there main guy is at the Annapolis boat show through next week. I am going to try and meet up with him at the show if I can. I am also talking to a small shop that may be able to CNC the part. If anyone knows of a small foundry or machine shop please let me know.

I have completely disassembled one porthole in order to see all surfaces and what the parts looks like. I'll post some photos and dimensions.