Center window wiper

South of Heaven · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:02 pm Post subject: Center window wiper

I had this center window wiper installed today. It works perfectly and fits the 25 center window nicely (I'm not sure about the 19 or 22 windows).

Good deal! $27 on Amazon. Recommended.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002IV4KFA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475975169&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=boat+wiper

thataway · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 10:31 pm Post subject:

Many of us put very generous coatings of "Rain-X" on the windows--and that seems to help a great deal.

I have never had a center window windshield wiper--in bad conditions, I find myself usually busy with navigation, controlling the boat, etc--and center window visibility is lower on the list than some other things...but if you can make the reach to turn it easily--then it should meet your goal.

hardee · Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 2:27 am Post subject:

I have often thought I would like to have a center window wiper. I use that window frequently to pick my "next 100 feet" when the waves start getting big enough to splash. However, since I single hand mostly, I would not even consider a non-electric. As Bob says, too many other things to be doing when that happens, and I too, use RainX frequently, especially on that center window because I need that view too.

Hope it works for you. As long it is just mostly for rain, it should be fine.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

Jack in Alaska · Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 8:36 pm Post subject: Center wiper

Back in 1983 when I purchased my 22' CD I took the port electric wiper and moved it to the center window. Then installed the manual wiper from the ctr. window into the port position. It has worked for 33 yrs.

My present CD only has a port and stbd window so no problem.

Jack in Alaska

breausaw · Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: Center window wiper

dutch123 · Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 8:50 pm Post subject:

X2 on the rainx. Simple solution and no holes drilled.

ken35216 · Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:40 pm Post subject:

I ordered one, from the factory as an option, on my new 25 as I thought I'd like one there as my old 25 didn't have one. I don't. The window won't open all the way. I'm taking it off.

journey on · Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 11:21 pm Post subject:

I installed the same wiper on Journey On. Window opens all the way, I guess it depends on the installation. When it needs wiping and I'm busy, Judy gives it a couple of wipes and now I can see out of the center window, a great help.

used Rain_X and it was not a success. Probably me.

Boris

ken35216 · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 8:51 pm Post subject:

BTDT · Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 9:25 am Post subject:

journey on · Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 10:43 am Post subject:

I used the Sea Dog, as in the first post above. It's manual, just drilled one hole, everything works ok. Don't know that the factory installs a center windshield wiper, they may.

Sea Dog Manual Wiper

Boris

ken35216 · Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 11:07 am Post subject:

ken35216 · Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 11:22 am Post subject:

This is how far with center window will open. Most of my boating for the time being will be in Florida. I want the window to open all the way!

journey on · Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 2:37 pm Post subject:

Well, ken, it looks like the boat's horn is hitting either the wiper or window. So, you can set most windshield wipers to park either left or right. If it's parked so it's hitting the horn, park it on the other side. Or relocate the horn.

BTW, I don't think my center window has been opened any wider. But then I don't live in Florida.

Boris

ken35216 · Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 5:06 pm Post subject: