[rskdir@yahoo.com]

Purchased a 1985 3600 Open and was wondering if anyone knew the answers to 2 questions.

1.  How many 3600's were made in 1985?
2. Why do some 1985/1986 3600 opens have oval portholes while others have rectangular portholes?

Thanks.

[Misdirection]

I have an 86 3600 Open. I needed to replace my portlight gaskets and contacted Tiara to confirm the make and model. At that time they used two different vendors (Bomar and GG Schmitt) and had both rectangular portlights. I believe they were in transition from Bomar to GG Schmitt as they said mine was one vendor, but a later hull id was another. So they may have been using up the inventory they had on hand and/or if it was a custom build, let the buyer specify what they wanted. Thats my best guess anyway.

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[Rotor]

Fine boat you have there! Ours is the base camp and play platform. I have completely rebuilt all of the systems on mine, so PM me with any questions before you reinvent a wheel somewhere. Enjoy her, they don't make them like that anymore!

[Hooper]

Great to find other owners with this model. She's a beast on the sea's !

I have a '86 3600 Open and I'm trying to the 15" X 7" Screens that fit the Port Holes. They say they're made by "The Fuller Brush Company" which is really weird. I think that I might be able to re-screen them myself although they seem pretty brittle. I tried looking at that GG Schmitt company you were talking about but they don't seem to have anything either. I'll share if I find anything.

Thanks !

[Misdirection]

Are your portlights oval or rectangular? If oval, Tiara told me my portlights were from Bomar, S718SS.

They also had a note that an later boat had the GG Schmitt 97002, but that portlight isn't made any longer but is replaced with 90002C.

Regardless, in my '86 3600, the screen just sits behind the gasket, and you can go to a hardware store, buy screen, and cut it to fit.

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[Hooper]

Love this discussion ! I have a '86 3600 Open and some of my outer frames are broken. Wondering if they can be replaced ?

I'll contact both Bomar & GG Schmitt to see what I can find.

Thanks guys !

[Misdirection]

Love this discussion ! I have a '86 3600 Open and some of my outer frames are broken. Wondering if they can be replaced ?

I'll contact both Bomar & GG Schmitt to see what I can find.

Thanks guys !

I'd just replace the entire portlight. You'll have an easier time getting gaskets for a newer one. Replacing mine is on the list to do, but fishing keeps getting in the way.

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[MC1600]

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