Side window replacement
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Try looking on OTHER pieces of the glass - I've never seen a windshield without markings somehwere on it by the manufacturer. But, it may have been Water Bonett - and someone on this site recently pointed out that they may have been purchased by Taylor Made, which brings us back around to Fishtales's suggestion. Did you try contacting Taylor?
However, if you're OK with 'glueing' it in place (the previous owner apparently didn't use the proper stuff), then I would just do that again. Getting the glass cut locally should be easy since it's flat and you can quickly make a template for the shop. Use BoatLife LifeCaulk (in black, of course) and it will be a permanent repair. Lay a1/4" bead around/on the frame where the glass would set and let it tack it up. Then lightly press the glass onto the bead. Wedge the bottom of the glass so it doesn't slide down - tape the top. Let that dry for a good day or two. Then come back with more LifeCaulk and layer it into the channel till you get a nice, smooth appearance around the edge between the glass and the windhsield frame. If you do it right, it will look better than the other pieces! Take your time to avoid a messy cleanup.
Glass and whatever trim was originally used to hold it! Probably just gonna calk it as described and call it good!
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I have a Freedom 225 and I need the same window and hardware. I can have the glass fabricated, but I still need the hardware. If you ever find what your looking for, please pass the info on to me. Thanks
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Marine Glass Specialties may be able to help. It's my understanding that Water Bonnet is no more. It looks like you need the hinge piece that the window caulks into.
The glass can be a problem. On mine it was described as "school bus glass" by the local glass shop. It has a plastic laminate inside regular glass. They can cut the glass but the screw hole is close to the edge and drilling it can break the glass. I went ahead and ordered tempered glass from a shop in Washington State - several pieces since the setup was expensive - might as well order a few more for spares.
You could use acrylic or polycarbonate from Home Depot instead.
The glass can be a problem. On mine it was described as "school bus glass" by the local glass shop. It has a plastic laminate inside regular glass. They can cut the glass but the screw hole is close to the edge and drilling it can break the glass. I went ahead and ordered tempered glass from a shop in Washington State - several pieces since the setup was expensive - might as well order a few more for spares.
You could use acrylic or polycarbonate from Home Depot instead.