Windshield wipers

Capn Jack · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 10:19 pm Post subject: Windshield wipers

Rained so much up north this year, I couldn't stand it any longer. Sad

I finally moved the windshield wipers. Smile

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. Smile

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. Thumbs Up

Bris · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 1:25 am Post subject:

Good for u making that improvement. I am always leary drilling a hole. Don't trust I'm doing it in the right spot!

hardee · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:45 am Post subject:

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

Capn Jack · Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:03 am Post subject: 16' C-Dory

Thanks Harvey,

I love the boat. She's a Cork and banks like an airplane. Thumbs Up

Though it still bothers me a bit to be referred to as CUTE !! (And my friends know it.) Crook

Hooks · Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:50 am Post subject: Cdory Wipers

Anyone know where to get replacement blades?

Capn Jack · Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:20 pm Post subject:

I looked around and had to end up buying the whole unit. I think they were $16.00 a piece. Smile

I think finding, or making some kind of an adapter may be one of my winter projects this year. Thumbs Up

Hooks · Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 3:01 pm Post subject: Whisper unit

Where'd you get the unit? Have a link. Think of motorizing?

Capn Jack · Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:35 pm Post subject:

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

Sea Wolf · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2015 2:08 am Post subject:

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% !!! Laughing

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

Joe. Teeth

Capn Jack · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2015 11:15 am Post subject:

Thanks Joe, I'll check it out. Thumbs Up

The main problem with replacements is the blade connector. Smile

They used to give you adapters with the blade kit, but not anymore. Sad

Sea Wolf · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2015 12:30 pm Post subject:

Capt Jack-

Lots more information here:

2004 Marineco/AFI wiper blade refills?

Joe. Teeth

Hooks

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.