Closing Windshield
 

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.

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

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Which foam strip do you take out. Mine is doing the same thing?

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

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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?

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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.

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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.

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What it looked like before I did the work.

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

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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,

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:wink_thumbup:

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I tried as suggested but did not get the same results. Any other method recommended?

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Nope. ;)

Did you loosen the screws on both sides so that the windshield would move on each side? There is a bit of play in there to do this and it should be enough to fix the problem.

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When I unsnapped the cover today to re-try your suggestion, low and behold it was closed! Although still a little tight but at least I can close it and put my bow cover on properly.

Thanks for the help.

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Just like magic eh? :rolling_laugh:

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no KIDDING loL Same issues I Think this site is going to be very valuable!

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Mine was the same way. without the snap top bimini it closes fine, with the bimini on it pulls it down so it doesnt fit just right,

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Did mine before the big 4th...
Had to take out all the screws from front opening, around to the vent window.
It had to go out as well as over.
I would suggest a piolt hole before screwing it down, I stripped a couple of screws before I did it.

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yes, definitely worth a little drill bit. I still have too much tension though. may have to move other side too.

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I believe that was my suggestion (do BOTH sides) in post #12.

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Only moved the starboard side on mine, it was enough and not noticable.