windshield problem

Heading4thelake · 05-31-2015, 08:37 AM

My windshield on my bow-rider has gone out of whack and won't close correctly, can anybody recommend a place to take it, my marina says they don't have the time, it's a walk thru and it doesn't line up.
Thanks

8gv · 05-31-2015, 08:56 AM

I have a Sea Ray bow rider that did the same thing.

On mine there are two rods that hold up the windshield on either side of the walkway.

These rods can be twisted to extend or shorten them.

With the right direction and amount of twisting you can get the windshield back into alignment.

If you feel the need to use a tool other than your hand, I suggest a small set of round jaw Channel Lock type pliers and some padding to protect the finish.

Try not to crush the rods!

Good luck, I hope this helps.

Dave R · 05-31-2015, 11:55 AM

The hinge may be a bit "sprung" on one end too. You can squeeze it back together using pliers with the windshield closed.

dpg · 06-01-2015, 06:02 AM

You need to find a new mariner to do business with.

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Heading4thelake Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wolfeboro/Ct. Posts: 67 Thanks: 113 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	windshield problem My windshield on my bow-rider has gone out of whack and won't close correctly, can anybody recommend a place to take it, my marina says they don't have the time, it's a walk thru and it doesn't line up. Thanks

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05-31-2015, 08:56 AM	#2
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,089 Thanks: 64 Thanked 741 Times in 476 Posts	I have a Sea Ray bow rider that did the same thing. On mine there are two rods that hold up the windshield on either side of the walkway. These rods can be twisted to extend or shorten them. With the right direction and amount of twisting you can get the windshield back into alignment. If you feel the need to use a tool other than your hand, I suggest a small set of round jaw Channel Lock type pliers and some padding to protect the finish. Try not to crush the rods! Good luck, I hope this helps.

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Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,984 Thanks: 246 Thanked 743 Times in 443 Posts	The hinge may be a bit "sprung" on one end too. You can squeeze it back together using pliers with the windshield closed.

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06-01-2015, 06:02 AM	#4
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	You need to find a new mariner to do business with.

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