Windshield cover

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Double Horizon
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Windshield cover

Post by Double Horizon »

I had to replace my 8-year old windshield this year do to lack of clarity. Getting it in the frame while dealing with messy silicone adhesive requires a crew with helping hands:

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Finished result ready to go back on the boat...
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Now I store the boat with a new acrylic canvas snap-on cover to help protect the polycarbonate from the sun.
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Last edited by Double Horizon on Sat 16 Jun 12, 15:05, edited 2 times in total.
Larry - Former Owner DF-1200
tpaliwoda
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Post by tpaliwoda »

Larry, Nice job! the cover and windscreen looks great. I replaced my windscreen about six years ago. The cover only comes off when we are sailing. With the cover on it there are no signs of the windscreen discoloring.... But I do need a new canvas cover! I do remember that it was not a hard job, just a real messy one with the sealant.

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Mika Harju
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Re: Windshield cover

Post by Mika Harju »

Double Horizon wrote:I had to replace my 8-year old windshield this year do to lack of clarity. Getting it in the frame while dealing with messy silicone adhesive requires a crew with helping hands:

http://www.nstsystems.com/multihulls/Pa ... GP1078.JPG

Finished result ready to go back on the boat...
http://www.nstsystems.com/multihulls/Pa ... GP1084.JPG

Now I store the boat with a new acrylic canvas snap-on cover to help protect the polycarbonate from the sun.
http://www.nstsystems.com/multihulls/Pa ... coverS.jpg
I have done this task about two years ago for my DF1000R.
http://dragonfly-trimarans.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=53
One tip more: Use White Spirit to remove extra Sikaflex before it is dry. No more messy! It cleans your hands also.
Mika Harju
DF1000 Racing #8
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