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Wipers. A Plea To Boatbuilders

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by Fishtigua, Jun 5, 2011.

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  1. Fishtigua, Jun 5, 2011
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    Fishtigua

    Fishtigua Senior Member

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    This is a plea to all Boatbuilders.

    When you fit wipers on a boat please add the make and size to the owners onboard file. It's a nightmare trying to figure out which make and model to replace some rusty old wiperblade or arm with.

    On one range of boats made within a 3 year space there were 3 different manufacturers of wipers. It makes replaceing them a real guessing game.

    Anyone else had a problem like this?
  2. K1W1, Jun 5, 2011
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    K1W1

    K1W1 Senior Member

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    Hi,

    Put the desired brand in the build spec.
  3. Fishtigua, Jun 5, 2011
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    Fishtigua

    Fishtigua Senior Member

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    Production boatbuilders are a law unto themselves unfortunetly. Using Bosch US parts (made in South America or Mexico) on a European boat makes it all a little frustrating. Bummer.
  4. Bamboo, Jun 5, 2011
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    Bamboo

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    Hi,

    Most boats are not "built to spec" and are bought used or as a production boat- so suggesting putting the desired brand in the build spec helps very few in these predominate circumstances.