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Windshield cover

Posted: Thu 02 Jul 09, 5:01
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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Posted: Thu 02 Jul 09, 18:53
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.

Ted

Re: Windshield cover

Posted: Wed 08 Jul 09, 19:40
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.