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gus_jd
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PostPosted: May 29, 2005 6:43 pm    Post subject: Mirror Preferences? Reply with quote

My new-to-me boat does not have a mirror. I'm shopping for a good mirror, any thoughts as to what brands and models are the best?
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PostPosted: May 31, 2005 8:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Get a good Cippa mirror.
The best mirrors have a curved face which gives you a wider range of view behind the boat.

And don't mount it too close to the driver or it becomes a big blind spot. And don't mount it too low or people might sit in front of it and render it useless.

Most people like a tower mounted articulating mirror because it give you the most flexibility for putting it in the best position.

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PostPosted: May 31, 2005 8:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had a windshield mounted Cipa Mirror for the last 8 years and mine just broke this past weekend when the boat hit a big roller.

I will most likely go with a Cipa again If I can't get it fixed.
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PostPosted: May 31, 2005 8:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had a windshield mounted Cipa Mirror for the last 8 years and mine just broke this past weekend when the boat hit a big roller.

I will most likely go with a Cipa again If I can't get it fixed.
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PostPosted: May 31, 2005 10:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

molypod, Call cipa, they could very well replace it for you. I lost the glass out of mine when, um, well a swan ran into the windshield. I called cipa to order a new piece of glass and they asked no questions just got the size and shipping address and sent it all for free. Great company.
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PostPosted: Jun 30, 2005 11:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I recently move to a tower mount mirror and could not be happier.
http://www.wakeside.com/page/W/PROD/wakeboard_tower_mirrors/boss_articulating_mirror
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PostPosted: Jun 30, 2005 1:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I saw this earlier today. Looks like a pretty good deal. http://www.overtons.com/modperl/overtons/detail/pdetail2.cgi?r=detail_view&item_num=37715
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PostPosted: Jul 01, 2005 5:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You might be better off getting CIPA's top of the line mirror. It's 7x14 instead of 4x14 like the one in the link from Overton's. You wouldn't think that 3 inches would make a big difference, but it does. I've had both and I would definitely get the larger one.
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PostPosted: Jul 01, 2005 8:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nauty, good call. I didn't even notice it was only 4 in. tall. I was just looking at width.
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PostPosted: Jul 02, 2005 6:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There aren't many towers you can go tower-mounted with due to the amount the tower sways/vibrates. Anything under 2" will be giving the mirror a good rattle.
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