Camper Canvas Installation Question

exitstrategy

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May 22, 2010
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Traverse City, MI
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310 Sundancer 1999
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350 Mercruiser w/Twin Bravo III Drives
I have a 1998 Sea Ray 240 Sundancer and this is a camper canvas question. Everything is snap and zipper except for where it attaches to the windshield. The clear plastic windshield canvas has a black rubber strip at the bottom that appears to slide in to the top of the window frame, sort of like a tongue/groove track system. How do you get it started in the groove? There are no open feed ends on the windshield to get it started....Help and thank you.
 
It's actually a push and wedge in.... Without tension on the rest of the canvas. Start on one side and stick the upper portion of the rubber into the track/groove on the windshield then press the bottom and it should fit in the groove and lock in. B prepared for sore thumbs the first time you do this. After a few times you will have it down real smooth
 
No worries my friend. Anytime. Happy floating
 
I spray a little 303 Protectant on a paper towel and then coat that black rubber strip. Seems to make the installation go a little easier.
 
It also helps to warm the strip in the sun. I found it impossible to install on a cold day.
 
on my Sundeck:
You push the edge of the rubber strip up (towards the bimini) and then snap the bottom in place. Much easier if warm
You can start this almost anywhere but the end is probably easier.

When zippered to the bimini upwards pressure keeps this in the track and tight. Not the easiest system but not too bad once you get the hang of it... Good luck
 

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