Heat - Windshield questions
03-17-2010, 01:20 AM
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Heat - Windshield questions
Recently, I sold a IMCO lower unit to a fellow Heat owner in Utah. In the process of talking to him (he owns a 99 Heat), we were talking about one of the few things I don't like about my heat. (There are only two things I dont like).
One of those things, is the blasted wind in my face at higher speeds. I generally wear a full face helmet in order to see while engaging the warp drive (over 90).
He commented that the 1999 and older Heats had taller windshields, and that this significantly helps with the wind factor as compared to the newer Heats. He further stated that the older windshields would bolt onto the newer Heats.
I looked on boat trader, and sure enough, the older (pre-2000) Heats look like they indeed have taller windshields.
What can anyone else tell me about this issue.
Chris
p.s. the other thing I dont like about my boat is the corner exhausts. They look really cool, but are louder than he**, and I like quiet. If the boat was silent, and went over 100, I would be stoked!
One of those things, is the blasted wind in my face at higher speeds. I generally wear a full face helmet in order to see while engaging the warp drive (over 90).
He commented that the 1999 and older Heats had taller windshields, and that this significantly helps with the wind factor as compared to the newer Heats. He further stated that the older windshields would bolt onto the newer Heats.
I looked on boat trader, and sure enough, the older (pre-2000) Heats look like they indeed have taller windshields.
What can anyone else tell me about this issue.
Chris
p.s. the other thing I dont like about my boat is the corner exhausts. They look really cool, but are louder than he**, and I like quiet. If the boat was silent, and went over 100, I would be stoked!
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03-17-2010, 06:45 AM
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IMO 1 or 2 inches will not help you one bit ....I don`t like the wind in my face either so I bought a real nice set of deflector shields ....I can`t post pictures here but I can E mail you pictures...
Here is my E mail address
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Here is my E mail address
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03-17-2010, 07:26 AM
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Not sure about the heat, but the Scandia vs Rage ws is taller. I had a 99 Scandia before the Rage, but little difference, of course the Rage is faster & may amplify effects. I have installed on the Rage "windflaps". They are hinged plexiglass pieces matched to ws and make night/day difference. Cruising @ 55-60 & I can hear my passangers talk and the stereo. They don't look to bad either & can fold away. Don't know where they came from, but hinges with a locking groove & thumb screw simply clamp to top of ws.
I think I met that 28, Tim I believe. His WS was broken, probably how he found out the size thing.
I think I met that 28, Tim I believe. His WS was broken, probably how he found out the size thing.
03-17-2010, 10:50 AM
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Recently, I sold a IMCO lower unit to a fellow Heat owner in Utah. In the process of talking to him (he owns a 99 Heat), we were talking about one of the few things I don't like about my heat. (There are only two things I dont like).
One of those things, is the blasted wind in my face at higher speeds. I generally wear a full face helmet in order to see while engaging the warp drive (over 90).
He commented that the 1999 and older Heats had taller windshields, and that this significantly helps with the wind factor as compared to the newer Heats. He further stated that the older windshields would bolt onto the newer Heats.
I looked on boat trader, and sure enough, the older (pre-2000) Heats look like they indeed have taller windshields.
What can anyone else tell me about this issue.
Chris
p.s. the other thing I dont like about my boat is the corner exhausts. They look really cool, but are louder than he**, and I like quiet. If the boat was silent, and went over 100, I would be stoked!
One of those things, is the blasted wind in my face at higher speeds. I generally wear a full face helmet in order to see while engaging the warp drive (over 90).
He commented that the 1999 and older Heats had taller windshields, and that this significantly helps with the wind factor as compared to the newer Heats. He further stated that the older windshields would bolt onto the newer Heats.
I looked on boat trader, and sure enough, the older (pre-2000) Heats look like they indeed have taller windshields.
What can anyone else tell me about this issue.
Chris
p.s. the other thing I dont like about my boat is the corner exhausts. They look really cool, but are louder than he**, and I like quiet. If the boat was silent, and went over 100, I would be stoked!
Check out the old "windshield on a 28 Heat?" thread I brought back up for you.
Regards,
Steve
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03-17-2010, 10:57 AM
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So if the factory made a taller windshield. Like they have done on the 29 Escape. Then customers say they dont like the look .
(silent, and went over 100, I would be stoked!) Now thats really hard to do.!!!!!
Tim
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(silent, and went over 100, I would be stoked!) Now thats really hard to do.!!!!!
Tim
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Recently, I sold a IMCO lower unit to a fellow Heat owner in Utah. In the process of talking to him (he owns a 99 Heat), we were talking about one of the few things I don't like about my heat. (There are only two things I dont like).
One of those things, is the blasted wind in my face at higher speeds. I generally wear a full face helmet in order to see while engaging the warp drive (over 90).
He commented that the 1999 and older Heats had taller windshields, and that this significantly helps with the wind factor as compared to the newer Heats. He further stated that the older windshields would bolt onto the newer Heats.
I looked on boat trader, and sure enough, the older (pre-2000) Heats look like they indeed have taller windshields.
What can anyone else tell me about this issue.
Chris
p.s. the other thing I dont like about my boat is the corner exhausts. They look really cool, but are louder than he**, and I like quiet. If the boat was silent, and went over 100, I would be stoked!
One of those things, is the blasted wind in my face at higher speeds. I generally wear a full face helmet in order to see while engaging the warp drive (over 90).
He commented that the 1999 and older Heats had taller windshields, and that this significantly helps with the wind factor as compared to the newer Heats. He further stated that the older windshields would bolt onto the newer Heats.
I looked on boat trader, and sure enough, the older (pre-2000) Heats look like they indeed have taller windshields.
What can anyone else tell me about this issue.
Chris
p.s. the other thing I dont like about my boat is the corner exhausts. They look really cool, but are louder than he**, and I like quiet. If the boat was silent, and went over 100, I would be stoked!
I beleive that was my friend that I sold my old 1998 heat to that you spoke to here in Utah. In 2004 I replace the windshield on that boat with the new shorter one, the older windshieds where 29'' tall and the new ones are 22". I am 5'10'' tall and it was hard to see over so I replaced it with a newer shorter one. The fit is the same you just have to drill new holes. I still have the old one and it is like new I would gladly trade you if there was some way to ship them but I don't think it could be done without scratching them.
p.s. hows the engine coming
John
