26 Fairing Install
10-05-2005, 07:14 PM
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26 Fairing Install
Has anyone with a 26 taken the windshield off and installed a fairing? How much work and was it worth it?? Love the looks just not sure if I want to loose the protection.
10-06-2005, 07:38 AM
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I don't know if he still reads these boards. But Jan did that to his 260. It really looked good. I was told it is easier to go from winshield than the other way as the fairing is put on with 5200, and is a ***** to get off once installed. You will loose the wind protection. I was in one with the screen. My wife liked the windshield better, so you know who one that one
10-06-2005, 04:32 PM
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I understand the wife thing! The fairing really improves the look of the boat. What were your thought on the wind?? Did it give any protection or should I say deflection??
10-07-2005, 08:16 AM
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This is my opinion. I'm probably going to get bashed But, I like the windshield better. On a 260 anyway. With the bolster seats we are a little tall in the boat as is. Now, on a 380 the fairing looks great. But, I still prefer the windshield. I like to be able to hunker down and still see where I am going when you get caught in bad weather. Plus I would rather spend the money elsewhere. Exhaust, etc......
But, I like the windshield better. On a 260 anyway. With the bolster seats we are a little tall in the boat as is. Now, on a 380 the fairing looks great. But, I still prefer the windshield. I like to be able to hunker down and still see where I am going when you get caught in bad weather. Plus I would rather spend the money elsewhere. Exhaust, etc......
10-07-2005, 04:59 PM
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Re: 26 Fairing Install
Fairing looks great, that's it that's all but what about the early and late boating seasons, i'm sure you are going to miss your windshield after all we are not in the wormest weather.
10-07-2005, 09:08 PM
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I'll agree. I do like the looks! But with the lack of protection in the early and late season it may not make sense here in Michigan. Maybe I can go with the fairing and talk the wife into moving south, say Florida??? Aahh that won't work either!! I guess if I'm going to make here mad it might as well be with a new 30' with the fairing!
10-25-2005, 10:50 AM
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Re: 26 Fairing Install
I had PQ replace my windshield 2 years ago when I had the boat at the PQ factory. Here are before and after pics.
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10-25-2005, 02:23 PM
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Jan, Did you end up selling the boat? Also what did you have in it for power and what speed as well as prop were you running? Just sent my Mirage Plus to Throttle Up today to get some work done on it.
10-25-2005, 09:12 PM
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Or maybe the wife left so now I just have to look good!! Than again if that was the case I wonder what half of the boat I'd end up with??? 
