1999 Nautique Damaged by Tree in Noreaster
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Printed Date: November-19-2024 at 1:47am
Topic: 1999 Nautique Damaged by Tree in Noreaster
Posted By: Gonne929
Subject: 1999 Nautique Damaged by Tree in Noreaster
Date Posted: October-31-2011 at 2:46pm
My 1999 was damaged by a large tree limb that fell during yesterday's storm in New England. The driver's side windshield glass, upper windshield frame, and dash pod were damaged. Any thoughts on where I can get replacement parts?
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Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: October-31-2011 at 2:59pm
Sorry for your damages.
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Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: October-31-2011 at 3:05pm
Bummer, I hope it is insured, that will be expensive.
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Posted By: ny_nautique
Date Posted: October-31-2011 at 3:38pm
Christine's has a dash pod: http://www.nautiqueskins.com/Gauges_Blowout.html - Click
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: October-31-2011 at 4:05pm
Sorry to see that Jeff. That really stinks. You might try Pete up at MacCallums. He can probably help you out. Good luck with it.
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Posted By: critter
Date Posted: October-31-2011 at 5:01pm
Sorry, that is terrible.
------------- 1980 Ski Nautique 1966 Barracuda
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Posted By: Randy_in_Ohio
Date Posted: October-31-2011 at 6:15pm
Sorry, that does suck, but it looks like your ski mirror may have made it at least no damage to the fiberglass.
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Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: October-31-2011 at 6:15pm
Incredible that your hull escaped undamaged!
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Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: October-31-2011 at 8:08pm
Sorry to see that. Old man winter is a bastard. Definitely lucky that was all it was.
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1968 Mustang
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: November-01-2011 at 12:43am
Sorry to hear of the damage. Mother nature can be wicked.
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Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: November-01-2011 at 1:18am
Wow, that really could have been worse. Looks like a windshield, maybe a dash pod, a few minutes with a shop vac and you're good to go!
Hope you're cleaning up ok down there.
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Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: November-01-2011 at 1:44am
I may know where their is a drivers side windshield that will work however it is in Orlando. Let me know I will check it out.
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Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: November-01-2011 at 1:12pm
Sorry to see the damage! Good thing none of the gel was involved!
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Posted By: Gonne929
Date Posted: November-01-2011 at 3:58pm
Thank you everyone for your well wishes.... I have started a claim with my insurance company. So it looks like I can get the windshield and frame from Nautiqueparts.com... I am still going to look for a new dash pod but I will also reach out to Nautiqueskins.. Again, thank you everyone! I will post pics of the boat after repair.
I always hated that damn tree! Jeff
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Posted By: Ed
Date Posted: November-03-2011 at 1:41am
Jeff,
You might be able to repair that dash with some ABS plasic and have a vinyl repair guy finish it off for you. You can get ABS sheets in 1/8" and it is very easy to work with. Im not sure how much they'll want you to buy, but it's not that expensive. I will check with a friend if you are intersted and see if I can get a 12"x12" sheet. Sorry to see that damage though!!
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Posted By: mrinboard
Date Posted: November-03-2011 at 9:15pm
Sorry to see that, Hope you get her fixed
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Posted By: Gonne929
Date Posted: November-12-2011 at 11:44am
Ed wrote:
Jeff,
You might be able to repair that dash with some ABS plasic and have a vinyl repair guy finish it off for you. You can get ABS sheets in 1/8" and it is very easy to work with. Im not sure how much they'll want you to buy, but it's not that expensive. I will check with a friend if you are intersted and see if I can get a 12"x12" sheet. Sorry to see that damage though!! |
Ed, Yes, If you could find more info on the ABS sheets that would be great... I was really holding out hope of finding a new dash pod somewhere but I am really not finding anything. The used pod at Christine's has the usual cracks by the thumb screws. I think that may be my best option right now. That really sucks though because before the tree my pod was perfect. I am getting an estimate of having a pod made of carbon fiber... but I really wanted to keep the boat looking original. If anyone else has any other leads or ideas please share...
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Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: November-12-2011 at 2:26pm
It would be pretty easy to fix the cracks around the lower screw holes. Little glass and epoxy. Color the epoxy even. My pod on my SAN is the same way. Just have never got around to fixing it.
------------- Mike N
1968 Mustang
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Posted By: Ed
Date Posted: November-14-2011 at 11:39am
Jeff,
Do you have the dash pod off yet? If so, can you send me some better pictures(inside and out)?
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Posted By: Ed
Date Posted: November-15-2011 at 5:27am
Jeff,
When you get a chance, send me your e-mail address, I've got an idea for you.
edwin_wenner@yahoo.com
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Posted By: Gonne929
Date Posted: May-24-2012 at 2:08pm
update.
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Posted By: Gonne929
Date Posted: May-24-2012 at 2:39pm
So it has been a while but I am finally putting the finishing touches on the boat. With the help of many of you here I was able to locate a new windshield, a used dash pod, and tips / instructions for repairing.. this site really is a great resource. I am going to attach some pictures of the repair as it progressed. The used pod (purchase through Nautique Skins) needed some work. It was cracked in the usual places. I used the Permatex 84101 epoxy to repair. I put one coat on while it was curing I overlaid a piece of fiberglass mesh. I then put another coat of the epoxy over that.
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Posted By: Nautique2001
Date Posted: May-27-2012 at 10:27pm
Nice repair work, Jeff!
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Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: May-27-2012 at 10:39pm
Glad to see you up and running! Insurance work out ok for you?
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Posted By: Gonne929
Date Posted: June-01-2012 at 11:40pm
Yes it did. My home owners insurance covered the claim. I have to say I was expecting a "run around" from Commerce but they really were great.
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