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Topic: Tips for reattaching portlight plastic handle

Posted By: Andiroo
Subject: Tips for reattaching portlight plastic handle
Date Posted: 30 December 2025 at 10:12

Hi guys,

one our our portlight handles near the galley has become detached and needs to be reglued back into place. Does anyone have any positive experiences in doing this and can recommend a suitable adhesive (so many choices...)

Thanks

Andrew, Hanse 415 Atomic Blonde

Fremantle Sailing Club

Replies:

Posted By: Arcadia
Date Posted: 30 December 2025 at 14:27

Those are likely Lewmar port lights so the handles are SCREWED in place. Did the entire handle come free along with the latching portion or did it break in two, leaving the latching cam on the glass.

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Leon / ARCADIA
2018 Hanse 588
Sag Harbor, NY

Posted By: Wayne's World
Date Posted: 30 December 2025 at 22:01

One of our portlight handles has also come off. The glue failed and the whole thing detached from the window. I tried twice to reattached with two pack epoxy without success. So I would be interested in any suggestions as well.

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Wayne W
Cruising, currently in the Pacific until the end of 2026.

Posted By: Pat Butler
Date Posted: 30 December 2025 at 22:07

Lewmar are only glued in my 342. Same problem with handle above the galley. Heat from stove appears to cause differential expansion (unavoidable unless you remember to always open the portlight) Same as above, I tried to glue many times then resorted to glue and bolting

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"Right Time" Hanse 342 3 cabin, wheel helm, shallow draught. Hull #470

Posted By: Graham342
Date Posted: 31 December 2025 at 21:18

Posted By: Pat Butler
Date Posted: 31 December 2025 at 21:53

Easy to do yourself with three little bolts

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"Right Time" Hanse 342 3 cabin, wheel helm, shallow draught. Hull #470

Posted By: ccuthbe
Date Posted: 31 December 2025 at 22:28

I've used this adhesive on 3 portlights to reattach handles that have fallen off. 2+ years and still going strong. It's an Australian brand which may be difficult to source however I imagine there are readily available equivalents.

https://www.chemtools.com.au/product/our-brands/rapidstick/rapidstick-8-310-structural-adhesive/" rel="nofollow - https://www.chemtools.com.au/product/our-brands/rapidstick/rapidstick-8-310-structural-adhesive/

Posted By: Andiroo
Date Posted: 31 December 2025 at 22:46

Thanks all for your helpful feedback. The handle detached completely, and this happened before for the previous owner. I am cleaning up the old adhesive and will try initially with the structural adhesive. Will let you know how it goes.

regards

Andrew