Mirror Suggestions?

I have a "regular" Cipa mirror on my Sport. With the center part of the windshield opening for the bow area, the mirror is mounted directly in front of the drivers seat.


When skiing it works pretty well. When driving not so good, folded down it's right in my field of vision, I tend to look out just over the windshield.

Is there a mirror on an arm that would be rugged, maybe would extend a bit to the left of the driver's windshield so better forward vision? I've looked at a few sites but hard to know what would work well. Any suggestions?

How tall are you? Why do you have it folded down when driving?

I'm 6'2". Driving around with the mirror up really affects my field of view. Pulling skiers/boarders I usually hunch down just a bit so I see clearly through the windshield and the mirror as well.

In warm weather the center glass pretty much stays open, so that won't work. I hadn't seen that aftermarket bracket, might help a bit. I was thinking one of the mirrors on an arm might have a windshield mount, not just tower mounts.

Yep, over and up.

Doesn't Barefoot International make some kind of crazy long swooping mirror arm off the stock pylon??? LOL

I'm frugle..ok cheap, and went with the CIPA Comp II and mount it as far left on the drivers section. we had it on the section that opens, but just didn't like it over that far. I don't notice it when looking over the top of the windshield, but then again it's only 11". I cant find a good picture of it on the boat as i don't generally take pictures of that perspective.

I use this CIPA mirror when we are skiing. Then unscrew it and stow it on the floor next to the drivers seat when we are done.

David, the link is for Nautique Parts. It's a great mirror. Big improvement. Well worth the money. Call Townsend.

You can see the skier all the way on both sides.

Gary S wrote: Wonder when they are going to go with a rear view camera on the new boats? Think big screen on a G boat so all passengers can view the action, game changer

yup...this sounds just about the way these boats are goin...



john

Heated seats and rear view cameras already available as an option on some new CC's, believe MC was the first one to offer a pylon mount camera as an option.

I bought the PTM Edge 100 degree mirror and mount, just put it on yesterday. I think I'll like it, will have to use it a bit to be sure. I opted to get the 100 degree as it's a big improvement over the old mirror (60 degree), but wonder if I'll wish I got the 140 degree. I didn't mostly because it looks so much wider. The mirror is crystal clear, you can see that in the picture.

HEY, that's my 13 year old you're talking about!

She's a great kid, we really have fun on the boat.

Well after some more use I really like it. The 100 degree sees a slalom skier at 15 off through the whole pass if you move just a bit side to side, it's just the last few feet to either side that gets missed if you don't move your head. Took a few runs to get used to looking higher up than I was with the old mirror, but really enjoying the clearer view over the windshield.

(John, hope you know I was kidding with my HEY comment above)

Donald
I am glad I am able to serve as an inspiration to you. I will send you a piture of my current set up later this week. Just keep your mind wondering what it could be