Hello out there, I am looking for windshield gasket material for the above boat. It has a 1/4 x 3/8 inch channel with a 7/8 inch flange coming off the top of one side. The profile looks a bit like a ladle. If anyone has a source, I would really appreciate it. I was told California Classic Boats use to have it, but I am unable to connect with the new owners.
Thanks,
Brad
Hi Brad, Howe Marine in Mich got all of the California Classics inventory. Also Dave at Classic boat Connection may have it, and can you restore what you have?
Thanks Matt, I will call Howe Marine today. I did speak with Dave and he did not have the profile I need. I have never restored rubber gasket material, I have always been able to source replacements. My gaskets are still serviceable, but they are not as flexible as they should be, and I expect they will begin to get brittle and crack over time and with exposure. Are you aware of a product I could apply to them that might help?
can you post an image of what you are looking for. I have cleaned them with tire brite if they are white, black?
Thanks Matt. I am traveling and will send a pic on Friday. It seems Howe Marine is a seasonal business and will not reopen until Spring.
Yes, but Bob Murdock owns it, and may know. There has to be some sort of work around, this is a common thing, Take an image of the edge of yours as a shape. Google image search it. On Google, in your search bar there is a small icon that looks like a mike and a little camera, click on that and upload the image. It scouers the internet to find it in other places.
Alos check out sources from old car parts. Windshield Frame Rubber Gasket - Ford Model A 1928-1931 – Millworks Hot Rod
Also you may??? want it in white? Not sure, but if you find it in Black, you are half way there, cause you will know what its called. You can always paint it with Vynal upolstry paint? A kinda work around. OR, find something close and cut it to shape. But my guess is its out there. Just may be now made for something else
Also check with Woodys Restorations they have a bunch of stuff - Woodies Restorations, Restorer of Classic Wooden Boats in Jamestown KY. For All Your Wood Boat Restoration Needs.
Hello Matt,
I tried to send this last week, but the site said I had not been a member long enough to post two images??? Anyway, trying again with only one image. Sorry for the delay, and thanks for attempting to help me with this search.
Brad
SO, I took the image and cleaned up the edge so you have a shape to reference. I found a place https://www.steelerubber.com/ not sure if they will have it, BUT they may have a work around. Or know what its called to look up. I tried the google image search thing and that didnt help
For example. Steele Rubber Products - 9/16" Channel Filler Weatherstrip | Steele Rubber Products not sure of the measurements on yours. Also there must be a go to for others out there.
