Windshield wipers

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Capn Jack

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C Dory Year
1988
C Dory Model
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Hull Identification Number
DOR15108E888
Vessel Name
Pocket Yacht
Rained so much up north this year, I couldn't stand it any longer. :sad

I finally moved the windshield wipers. :smileo
They had originally been mounted in the corners of the windshield by someone who obviously never had to use them. :disgust

Those short little blades would only reach the upper corner of the windshield and my neck wasn't long enough to see through the clear spot. :smilep

I drilled new holes, top center of each window and remounted the "Swipes".
Now I can see just fine and the old holes are filled with a couple of plastic plugs from Lowe's. :thup
 
Good for u making that improvement. I am always leary drilling a hole. Don't trust I'm doing it in the right spot!
 
Glad that is working for you. I looked at you album and remember you from Reid Harbor up on Stewart Is. That little 16 really looks nice. Must be running better now.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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Thanks Harvey,

I love the boat. She's a Cork and banks like an airplane. :thup

Though it still bothers me a bit to be referred to as CUTE !! (And my friends know it.) :crook
 
Anyone know where to get replacement blades?
 
I looked around and had to end up buying the whole unit. I think they were $16.00 a piece. :smileo

I think finding, or making some kind of an adapter may be one of my winter projects this year. :thup
 
Where'd you get the unit? Have a link. Think of motorizing?
 
Don't remember where I got them. And can't find it on computer. Seems like I bought them on e-bay though. For the times I have to use them, I'll stick with hand operated. :wink
 
If I remember correctly, someone mentioned that the 11" FLAT wipers on the standard C-Dory issue wiper assemblies could be found for CHEAP at NAPA auto parts stores where the were listed as replacements for JEEP CJ series flat windshields.

Of course, my memory is not always 100% !!! :lol:


ON EDIT: Try- NAPA 60-1233 wiper blade, only $8.10!

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
Thanks Joe, I'll check it out. :thup

The main problem with replacements is the blade connector.:smile

They used to give you adapters with the blade kit, but not anymore. :sad
 
Thanks Wolf, They can be found online at Napa part 601233. Seems like you have to go pick them up. So I'll report back over weekend.
 
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