[Farmboyjohnson]

Good evening mariah owners club forum. I have had my 1997 Shabbah 180 since 2005. It's my pride and joy. But today is a sad day as my right hand windshield was smashed by my dad by accident whilst in storage out of the water. I know this is a frequently asked question but can replacement glass be obtained from Taylor made. I have the nos off the stickers etc on the aluminium frame and glass. Hoping some one can point me in the right direction as I'm gutted! Thanks Stuart in Norwich UK

[mikeyt]

You can try giving Taylor Made a call or email Stuart and provide them with the numbers you have but i wouldn't hold out a lot of hope. Your '97 was right at the border line for what they have told us previously that they 'might' be able to supply.

There are a couple of other vendors that can custom make windshield pieces but i suspect they will require your windshield frame to do so. You can get the info on those vendors from our Vendors List..

You can also check out our Parts & Collectibles for sale section. There was a couple of those windshields posted there quite a while ago but i'm not sure if they ever sold.

[Farmboyjohnson]

Thanks for replying. I have emailed TaylorMade with info I have. I have a friend in the uk who has suggested a company called trend marine here in norfolk who make glass for many people. They are actually listed on taylormade website so have contacted them as well. Absolutely gutted though!

[Farmboyjohnson]

I sent Taylor marine the frame no and I have been lucky. I have obtained original glass but at a premium cost. Lucky that I have been able to claim off insurance. If any one else has issues I suggest contacting Gayle Maye email is [email protected] as she has helped no end. Thanks Stuart.

[ColoradoDiablo]

Nice info to have Farmboy!
If I'm not prying....how much was the quote?

[Andy b]

i'l make sure i'm sat down before i read the answer to that question!

[Farmboyjohnson]

$1047 for glass $60 for service charge and crating. Then $1200 to $1500 for shipping to UK. Once crated up And in dispatch final transport cost will be calculated. That is for front drivers side curve glass. Apparently this glass is in stock as it used on other boats. However the side glass and wings are specific to mariahs and may not be available. Gayle was very helpful but needed Taylor made part no on sticker on aluminium frame of window. From this she could cross reference glass. Luckily this has been covered by insurance!

[Andy b]

Originally Posted by Farmboyjohnson

Gayle was very helpful

$2500 for a peice of glass, i'd be very helpful too!!!!

be cheaper to go get it yourself and bag a holiday out if it...

[mikeyt]

Originally Posted by Farmboyjohnson

I sent Taylor marine the frame no and I have been lucky. I have obtained original glass but at a premium cost. Lucky that I have been able to claim off insurance. If any one else has issues I suggest contacting Gayle Maye email is [email protected] as she has helped no end. Thanks Stuart.

Some of us have dealt with Gayle in the past and she is helpful. With the bit of (expensive) luck you just had though, i would be going out and buying a lottery ticket or two...


btw...what was your Taylor Made Part# ??

[Farmboyjohnson]

The taylormade no is 609175. I did some research and my options in the uk were to get some one to make it out plastic and that would have cost over £1000 ($ 1600 ) and would have been Plastic and not have matched. This would also not include time and money for me dragging the boat 200 miles to hampshire to allow a mould to be constructed from the frame work. Alternatively I spoke with trend marine who are a sister company of Taylor made and the best they could offer was a new windscreen frame work and glass system for £15000 to £20000. So they definitely didn't want the work. So all in all i know it's expensive but as insurance are paying and i will have to pay £100 excess and also have protected NCB this for me is the best option.