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The heat wouldn't have done it. We got hot here (I'm in Maine) last week, but it's still not all that hot. Florida gets much hotter on a regular basis. Now, if there was already a crack or something in the glass, maybe the heat contributed to causing the glass to shatter sooner than it would normally have. But most likely, something had fallen on it at some time while it was wrapped up.
However, that's neither here nor there at this point. Unfortunately, as you found out, an exact replacement is tough. The only other option I can think of is to let Google help you look for marine salvage yards.
I believe that piece is slightly rounded? That could be tough/near impossible for a glass company to replicate. The green tint you see is just as you surmised - simply because you're now seeing the edges.
I guess whether or not plexi will be satisfactory is completely a subjective matter. If it were me, I'd put a piece in there to get you boating and then live with it for a while and see how you like it while you wait/look for glass. It's a cheap enough temporary solution... that may become permanent...
Thanks very much for replying. I purchased a 2x3 sheet of Optix plexiglass and it was flexible enough to fit and will get me through the season. So far so good. I spoke with a plastics outfit and they sent me a picture of some green tinted plexiglass that I might purchase a sheet. Right know happy to be back on the water!
ugh, so i have had so many issues with this boat and never even got around to looking back through this thread. Finally thought i had it all sorted out and the motor blew up the other day. we did NOT use the riser extensions. We took measurements to the water line and got something like 20" when mercruiser calls for 13" motor comes out tomorrow and goes to rebuilder and we will try to figure out what killed it but 3 cylinders have low compression.Wet pleasure
I have a 7.4 (454) in my boat and can confirm the need for 3 inch riser in the exhaust.
Interesting, a lot of what I researched said replacing cable only isn't enough. Both the cable and helm wear together and should be replaced together.I replaced the cable from the helm. Also replaced the transom unit. Still allot of sloppy in the steering. I’m thinking that’s just the way is. I don’t think a new helm unit would help.
Just browsing the posts. My mobile mechanic replaced our malfunctioning fuel pump on the 7.4L mpi a few months ago. To him it was a relatively simple task, he just required a working berth at our local marina.Has anyone changed the fuel pump on a 7.4 mpi. Can it be changed in the boat or does the engine have to come out.?
Looking at purchasing a bigger boat so I have been looking, came across a 2003 Sea Ray 260 that appears to have been (my opinion) painted below the rub rail? Has anyone ever seen this? I didn't think this was an option when new for 2003? So obvious questions are why was it painted? Was there damage or just fiberglass touch up in the gel coat? It looks nice but the evidence of some orange peeling makes me feel like it was painted.