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klattu 05-13-2012 04:58 PM

Closing Windshield
 
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Anyone have this problem?
Center windshield is too tight when closed, need to hit it to fit in opening.

What did you do to make better?

I put a jack between the walls, and spread them enought to let window close easy, a little more since it will spring back in a few days, I think.
Maybe best to leave it like this all winter next year.

mikeyt 05-13-2012 05:12 PM

Re: Closing Windshield
 
Take the foam strip out, loosen off the screws, move the windshield a bit, tighten the screws & put the foam back in place.

Wattsjam 06-10-2012 03:09 AM

Re: Closing Windshield
 
Which foam strip do you take out. Mine is doing the same thing?

mikeyt 06-10-2012 10:04 PM

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The foam strip under the glass on the outside of the boat.

Wattsjam 06-11-2012 01:04 PM

Re: Closing Windshield
 
Thanks, I 'll give it a try. New boat to me. I have a few things to fix.

Have you ever had trouble wiht the motorized stern light?

mikeyt 06-11-2012 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wattsjam (Post 36622)
Thanks, I 'll give it a try. New boat to me. I have a few things to fix.

Have you ever had trouble wiht the motorized stern light?

Me personally no i haven't but a few others have. Usually its the result of a bad ground. Replacement units are available. Check our Vendors List.

Kitto 06-12-2012 04:50 PM

Re: Closing Windshield
 
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Originally Posted by klattu (Post 35889)
Anyone have this problem?
Center windshield is too tight when closed, need to hit it to fit in opening.

What did you do to make better?

I put a jack between the walls, and spread them enought to let window close easy, a little more since it will spring back in a few days, I think.
Maybe best to leave it like this all winter next year.

I had this problem when I first purchased my boat. The center windshield would ride above the opposite side windshield. I removed the black rubber, pulled the screws that attach the windshield to the fiberglass and moved the windshield out on the starboard side. I re-screwed the windshield down and it fits perfectly. I do have a couple of holes visible from the inside, I just haven't chosen to refill them. It really wasn't too bad a job.

Kitto 06-12-2012 05:03 PM

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What it looked like before I did the work.

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/...to/boat002.jpg

Wattsjam 06-13-2012 05:20 AM

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i tried moving the windshield and it worked like a charm. Only took about 20 minutes. It fits perfectly now. Many thanks,

mikeyt 06-13-2012 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wattsjam (Post 36698)
i tried moving the windshield and it worked like a charm. Only took about 20 minutes. It fits perfectly now. Many thanks,


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