1993 Windshield questions
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Printed Date: November-19-2024 at 8:45pm
Topic: 1993 Windshield questions
Posted By: KRoundy
Subject: 1993 Windshield questions
Date Posted: August-03-2011 at 4:38pm
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To buff the dashboard on my 1993 project I removed the windshield. Apparently the windshield had been moved before. Here's why I say that:
1. The screws holding down the entire front windscreen were able to be pulled out by hand. No screwing necessary, just lift and pull. Save for one screw in the middle, they all were like this. The holes were either stripped (unlikely since the holes looked good) or they had been replaced with screws that were too small (more likely). Interestingly, the screws were the same type and size as the screws I removed to take off the rub rail. Question 1: What size and type of screws should be used to hold down the windshields in a 1993 SN? 2. There were extra holes drilled into the vents that had no screws in them. I removed the vents. Both are cracked and will need to be replaced. Question 2: ANY ideas where I can get replacement 1993-style plastic vents? These are the ones that go under the windshield. 3. The sealant was brittle and for the most part non-existent. Question 3: What type of black sealant goes under the windshield? Onward I go. Any help is sincerely appreciated. I should post some new photos. The boat is nearly completely stripped at the moment. Kevin ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
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Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: August-05-2011 at 4:12pm
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Nobody? Hmmm... could anybody with a 1990 - 1993 SN remove the rubber strip along the bottom of the windshield and take a picture for me?
And - one more easier question - what's the best product to remove hard water stains from glass? ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: August-05-2011 at 4:44pm
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Sorry you got left out there on this one. The only thing I know about 93 windshields is they're allegedly a little tough to come by. So, be careful!
Not sure if this is correct or not, but I came across some threads that said the windshield has to come up for some reason, to get at the horns on these. So, if you search for 93 horn, you'll get a little info on removing the windshield. Also, why you've got it off, test to make sure your horn works. I know "Invisible Glass" by Stoner is a really good glass cleaner. Babes' Boat Bright seems to be good for letting new water drops bead off. |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: August-05-2011 at 4:48pm
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Also, for your vents, it's worth calling Nautiqueparts.com
They have http://www.nautiqueparts.com/deckandtransomvent.aspx - these listed for the late 80's 2001 hull boats, but they could likely get others as well. |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: August-05-2011 at 4:49pm
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I just pulled the windshield on my 87 they sound similar. i was surprised the screws were not a little more substantial. A few seemed stripped but with the angles of the glass and the pressure they create the screws seeem to act more like pegs, once a few are in on both sidew the weight of the glass sems to wedgy them in. I reused waht remained of my seal. it was completely covered by the alluminum frame. I thought about getting a black weatherstrip just narrower than the fram to use in its place. I to am fighting water spots on the glass. I had heard wd40 but is was messy and not very effective. I think mine have been there long enough to etch a little and I dont know what will help them now. ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: August-05-2011 at 7:03pm
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I've tried that WD-40 trick and had similar results. I'm going to try one of the commercially available glass polish products to see if that cleans off the spots. I'll let you know. Wasn't sure if anybody here had tried any particular brands with success or not.
Interesting that the screws on your '87 were similar. I wonder if that is on purpose? Perhaps there is a lot of flexing in that area and all the screws need to do is keep it in place fore-aft? ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-05-2011 at 7:52pm
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I've got this feeling that the loose screws are intentional due to thermal expansion problems. Way back when I was at Watercraft sales, the "bottom of the line" piece of junk they handled was a Mark Twain. They would come through to us from the factory and we would need to finish the rigging. The big item was the windshields. The frames were through bolted but we had to drill oversize holes in the deck and then not completely tighten down the fasteners. The supplied "Nylock" nuts for the bottom side of the deck so keeping them loose wasn't an issue.
Wow, that brings back some memories!! Those Mark Twain's were the biggest piece of SH*** around. The windshields NEVER fit!!!! 
The shorter Mark Twain's were the worst since they came though with the 4 cylinder Merc OD's. Those things would "shake rattle and roll" to the point you thought the whole hull was going to break apart!! The damn windshields at the hinged out walk though to the OB, would vibrate to the point you though the glass would break!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: August-05-2011 at 8:19pm
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Ahh... very interesting and a good story. I had to go to the internet and look up Mark Twain's were. There is a form or two on line. You should go sign up! :)
This information actually makes me feel a lot better about my boat. I thought perhaps the seller, or somebody before him, had replaced the windshield but had done a crappy job just to sell it. ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: Dreaming
Date Posted: August-05-2011 at 9:45pm
| Kev - Ammonia is one of the key ingredients to glass cleaner... you could try a resonably strong mix with water to get the spots off. Another thought is to try finesse it. you 'll probably have some to buff your hull. just buff the glass with a CLEAN wool pad. go easy on the pressure, but the windshield should polish out :) |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: August-06-2011 at 1:38am
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I do have a bottle of finesse it. I'll give that a try. Thanks! ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |