View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
WHAT???? Outlaw
Joined: 05 Nov 2004 Posts: 222 City: Simi
|
Posted: Jun 14, 2005 2:01 pm Post subject: DIY Walk thru window |
|
|
Got tired of the cold wind in the winter and didnt want to spend much...so I did my own. 3/4" U channel from hardware store, 1" felt fabric, 10 stainless screws. Went to glass shop w/ template and they cut out shape. Saved about $100 over buying from boat dealer. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|
Wakebrad Ladies Man
Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas
|
Posted: Jun 14, 2005 2:09 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Nice install. Very clean. I wonder if Plexiglas might have been better though. Possibly cheaper |
|
Back to top |
|
|
WHAT???? Outlaw
Joined: 05 Nov 2004 Posts: 222 City: Simi
|
Posted: Jun 14, 2005 2:23 pm Post subject: |
|
|
it is plexi. regular glass in that slide in location would shatter. When not in use, my wife made a padded case out of flannel material for it. works great! I found the specs and info on the malibu web site. Entire project cost $53 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
vision135 Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 14 Jul 2004 Posts: 1276 City: Ft Lauderdale
|
Posted: Jun 14, 2005 5:52 pm Post subject: |
|
|
WHAT????, Great job. Looks nice. How does it work though? |
|
Back to top |
|
|
pointblank12 Soul Rider
Joined: 10 Mar 2005 Posts: 313
|
Posted: Jun 14, 2005 6:19 pm Post subject: |
|
|
holy shat...great idea..looks clean and nice..great job. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
WHAT???? Outlaw
Joined: 05 Nov 2004 Posts: 222 City: Simi
|
Posted: Jun 14, 2005 6:47 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Vision, what it does is when its butt cold out I slide the plexi in the track (much like a house window) and close the windshield. That blocks out the cold coming into the the back of the boat, then the girls can remove (oh wait, thats another website)...... My buddys Malibu came factory with one, thats where I got the idea to make my own. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
wesgardner Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 16 Aug 2003 Posts: 1507 City: Severna Park
|
Posted: Jun 15, 2005 3:57 am Post subject: |
|
|
Hey WHAT????,
Great thinkin'....
Wes _________________ just broad reachin' thru life... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
matt1808 Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 05 Feb 2004 Posts: 1981
|
Posted: Jun 15, 2005 1:00 pm Post subject: |
|
|
WHAT????, do the malibus come with a removeable one like that or a folding door? We have something like that on our boat but it is a fold away door, and it is great for when it is still cold out. Good job with yours! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
WHAT???? Outlaw
Joined: 05 Nov 2004 Posts: 222 City: Simi
|
Posted: Jun 15, 2005 3:16 pm Post subject: |
|
|
My friend has on 01 vlx and it came with it. Pretty much the same setup. His has a bit cleaner job on the plexi itself. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Buergday Guest
|
Posted: Jun 15, 2005 4:29 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Sweet! I may have to make one of those for my boat! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
WHAT???? Outlaw
Joined: 05 Nov 2004 Posts: 222 City: Simi
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
|
|