Does anyone have or know where I could get the hardware to hold open and shut the middle windshield for a 1973 43DC, or an alternate solution? Sam's does not have the part. The rod is 32-1/2" long. Has anyone worked out an electric solution and if so, was it worth it?
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Thread: Wanted 43DC Windshield Hardware
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03-05-2019 06:50 PM #1
Wanted 43DC Windshield Hardware
Robert
MANCHIONEAL
1973 43DC #365
Mattox Creek, VA
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Re: Wanted 43DC Windshield Hardware
I was going to say Sam’s until I read on. I’ll keep my eyes open. Good luck.
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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03-06-2019 03:10 PM #3
Re: Wanted 43DC Windshield Hardware
Not sure if you are having same problem but I have same boat and window slider was jamming on pole. I took off one of the two brackets holding the pole and flipped it. Works like new now that worn, pitted end of pole on other end. Thought I would pass it on.
Scott
1976 43DCFB ,Hull #428, “Exodus”
Long Island, NY
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03-06-2019 03:21 PM #4
Re: Wanted 43DC Windshield Hardware
Unfortunately, the hardware is completely missing. I've found a few things that look like possibilities like this Osculati hatch adjuster. I'll take some measurements this weekend.
Osculati Hatch Adjuster.jpgRobert
MANCHIONEAL
1973 43DC #365
Mattox Creek, VA
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Re: Wanted 43DC Windshield Hardware
I checked my local consignment store called blue pelican in Alameda California but unfortunately they did not have one.
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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03-06-2019 08:24 PM #6
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Re: Wanted 43DC Windshield Hardware
Robert I have one that came off a 1968 41TC. Looks like the same piece I have on my 1969 Hatt but the adjuster knob
is missing. Does this look like the piece your missing?IMG_0810.jpgFamily Tides - 1969 41' Twin Cabin
Mema - 1984 17' Boston Whaler Montauk
High Bar Harbor Yacht Club
Barnegat Light NJ
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03-12-2019 06:10 PM #8
Re: Wanted 43DC Windshield Hardware
I've only seen it in pictures, but it sure looks like it. Is that something you are parting with?
Robert
MANCHIONEAL
1973 43DC #365
Mattox Creek, VA
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03-13-2019 12:24 AM #9Senior Member
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Re: Wanted 43DC Windshield Hardware
Robert,
My 44 TC also has that same window setup and mine is missing as well. Let me know if you find any more of them. I talked with Steve at Sam's about a year ago about it and he said they haven't had them in many years.Knot Your Hatt
1975 58 LRC Hull#302
Little River, South Carolina
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03-14-2019 01:31 AM #10Senior Member
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Re: Wanted 43DC Windshield Hardware
Or you can make one.... Years ago I was unhappy with the binding of the original factory unit on one of
my 43DC's and I decided to just make one out of 316L. I made a nylon bearing/sleeve inside the
sliding part that made it move slicker than snot. It's probably still out there still in service after about
30 years. If you don't have access to a lathe and a milling machine you can probably find a local
machine shop that would be able to do it for you.
Walt