Replacing Windshield Screw Cover

[MI Dreamin]

The original screw cover is rubber but is shrunken, cracked and dried out. To replace it, do I need to buy the rubber type off flounderpounder.com or is it as good to use the foam type screw cover. Please supply your opinion. Thx.
Algerj1@yahoo.com

 

[Bop]

You should replace with the rubber type again. There are two sizes. I replaced mine two years ago.

 

[The Bill Collector]

The original screw cover is rubber but is shrunken, cracked and dried out. To replace it, do I need to buy the rubber type off flounderpounder.com or is it as good to use the foam type screw cover. Please supply your opinion. Thx.
Algerj1@yahoo.com

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What is the best replacement for the windshield rubber shield? I’ve seen all kinds of fixes and recommendations. Should each screw be recaulked before rubber installed?
I just did mine last week. resealed all screws and replaced windshield gasket screw covering. Fisheries has the best price but is an hour drive away so I went to West Marine and with their new policy, they price matched 4 x 8' did the trick...
https://www.fisheriessupply.com/taco-marine-tco-v30-0750b8-1-v30-0750b8-1 $20.44 per 8' or $2.50 per foot - read the dimensions, identical to Taylor Made rip off price.... Just saying !
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/taco...ets-for-windshields-hatches--P024_725_001_500

Last edited: May 17, 2018

 

[MI Dreamin]

You should replace with the rubber type again. There are two sizes. I replaced mine two years ago.

Where did you find the right rubber? My boat is a 2006 40 Dancer. The rubber insert screw cover is like 1 1/4". Thank you.

 

[Knot It]

I did mine last 2 years ago. If yours looks like this

Below is what I ordered and what you will need. Measure long and order a bit more than you think you need.

Order date: 03/20/2017
Order#: 31045
Shipping to:
Items Ordered: Price: Status:

• 26 of : 8349030 Windshield Screw Cover Trim

$127.40 Shipped

 

[Boatguy49036]

Speaking of Windshield. Anyone know where to get the actuator for the W/S vent?

 

[Boatguy49036]

I got the cover right from Taylormade.

Partial copy of email below. I ordered 1’ more of each.

“Takes both 8349030 4ft and 8349040 27ft used .”



Have a great day ! J



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