Broken engine hatch mirror...
10-23-2016, 10:06 AM
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Broken engine hatch mirror...
Well I'm glad it's the only thing that broke on that ride from lakeside Marblehead to put in bay. Forecast was 5-8s out of the NNW and winds gusting 15-25kts. We dropped in around 6:15 and chase daylight to get across. I hit some monsters but never took one over the bow. Lots of spray. Lumped it about 20 mph for the first 8 miles before I could get the protection of the island where then I could run 30-40. When pulling the camper too out of the engine compartment I notice a mirror cracked from the ride over. Anyone have any suggestions for replacement, I didn't see anything on Donzi direct.
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11-02-2016, 11:14 AM
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I may tackle this one on my 28 this winter. They are old and cracked. I think it is just 1/8 or 3/16 mirrored acylic/plexiglass/lexan. I haven't had mine off yet. Abrasion resistant would be nice so wiping it down doesn't scratch. I have been shaping and drilling the acrylic screens for my old racebikes for a few years with good success. Enough to think I could make a set of match mirrors as good as what is in there. The acrylic is pretty soft and does scratch easily which is why I think one of the others might work better. I'll keep ya posted.
11-07-2016, 07:24 AM
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I just googled mirror finish stainless it all over the place
https://www.stainlesssupply.com/orde...t-8-mirror.htm
https://www.stainlesssupply.com/orde...t-8-mirror.htm
11-12-2016, 03:33 PM
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It was no doubt the biggest chit I've been in. Add the fact it was almost dark and late October it was a risky trip. It was the first time I felt like I had made a bad decession. Boyne Thunder was rough this year but it was daylight warm and plenty of people around in case of an emergency.
11-12-2016, 03:38 PM
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