28 Skater windshield project

[AMERICANRAM]

For those who are interested I purchased a windshied kit from Aero marine and installed it over the winter.It was not a easy install but I got it done ...see pics...

[mikesufka]

Looks good - I might end up doing something like that. Going to try wind deflectors first tho. Post this on OSO too.

MDS

[tux974]

Mike, Nice job....:thumbsup:

[AMERICANRAM]

Looks good - I might end up doing something like that. Going to try wind deflectors first tho. Post this on OSO too.

MDS

Hi MDS
I had the wind deflectors ,they don't work ,they blow down at 70 mph plus...

[AMERICANRAM]

Mike, Nice job....:thumbsup:

Thanks Tony...I see you been busy with FRANKS BOAT ,NICE JOB...

[mikesufka]

Hi MDS
I had the wind deflectors ,they don't work ,they blow down at 70 mph plus...

Hmmmm - that's not gonna be good at 120 now is it ;)

MDS

[tux974]

Thanks Tony...I see you been busy with FRANKS BOAT ,NICE JOB...

Thanks! Yes, has been a fun project for a great boat!
Like your install, real sharp and clean.....:thumbsup:

[AMERICANRAM]

Hmmmm - that's not gonna be good at 120 now is it ;)

MDS

Pic of deflectors

[THE HOSER]

I like that shed

[Davidlake]

AmericanRam, Did you silicone the plexiglass to the hull? It keeps the plex. from vibrating at speed!
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[AMERICANRAM]

AmericanRam, Did you silicone the plexiglass to the hull? It keeps the plex. from vibrating at speed!
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I was debating if I should but I guess you answered my question ,did you do the sides also TY Mike

[Davidlake]

Mike, Yes both front panels and both sides. I taped off the glass and hull right at the butt line. Clear silicone and some "Bead Tamer" to get it to lay real flat and no bleed over. Really force the silicone all the way to get full depth of the plex. Remove the tape while still uncured. It will be much more rigid. David

[Frank Molé]

looks great mike,clean look....hope to see you out there,and thanks..................

[AMERICANRAM]

looks great mike,clean look....hope to see you out there,and thanks..................

I think we are going to have a nice happy boating season,theres a lot of guys that are back into boating this year...

[AMERICANRAM]

Mike, Yes both front panels and both sides. I taped off the glass and hull right at the butt line. Clear silicone and some "Bead Tamer" to get it to lay real flat and no bleed over. Really force the silicone all the way to get full depth of the plex. Remove the tape while still uncured. It will be much more rigid. David

Hi David
It would be interesting to talk to you about the install of the windshield to see if you had as many problems as I did..Lol

[Double Rigged]

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I installed mine as well. Did not think it was that bad. I was not happy with the flex and custom made the additional supports which made a big difference. Also if you ever stuff it in rough water you do not want that plexi coming off and hitting you in the face.
Maybe Over Kill but JMO.

[Davidlake]

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I installed mine as well. Did not think it was that bad. I was not happy with the flex and custom made the additional supports which made a big difference. Also if you ever stuff it in rough water you do not want that plexi coming off and hitting you in the face.
Maybe Over Kill but JMO.

"Over Kill"??? That name sounds familiar....but I can't but my finger on it. :confused:

[AMERICANRAM]

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I installed mine as well. Did not think it was that bad. I was not happy with the flex and custom made the additional supports which made a big difference. Also if you ever stuff it in rough water you do not want that plexi coming off and hitting you in the face.
Maybe Over Kill but JMO.

Very nice supports....and I was thinking the same thing about the plexi glass...I was thinking of having it made out of lexann.....

[Double Rigged]

Problem is if you want it flush with the mounts it has to 1/4". I think they use lexan as well and now they coat it with a scratch resistant coating.
You can ask Carmen at Aero about it.

[JerseyChris]

That looks great and I bet it will help a lot..

[ghost28]

looks great....should help alot with the wind trying to rip your head off....lol

[RADER]

Be nice to her.

[Sea2jet]

I'm thinking about doing this install. What issues did you run into? Thanks.

[AMERICANRAM]

I'm thinking about doing this install. What issues did you run into? Thanks.


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