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racer-x6 10-12-2012 09:37 AM

Side mirrors
 
Anyone have side mirrors on their boat other than race boats?

glassdave 10-12-2012 10:06 AM

I put a pair on a 36 Skater i did for a customer. There actually pretty handy, I like the ones on the race boat when they are adjusted properly. I do think they work better in sit down boats though. Something where you are lower and closer otherwise you'd need some kinda giant truck mirrors to be able to see anything lol. We use aftermarket ones for motorcycles, there like thirty buck a pair on ebay anymore.

racer-x6 10-12-2012 10:20 AM


Originally Posted by glassdave (Post 3794713)
I put a pair on a 36 Skater i did for a customer. There actually pretty handy, I like the ones on the race boat when they are adjusted properly. I do think they work better in sit down boats though. Something where you are lower and closer otherwise you'd need some kinda giant truck mirrors to be able to see anything lol. We use aftermarket ones for motorcycles, there like thirty buck a pair on ebay anymore.

I agree, tas thinking about them on my spectre. the seats are hard to see around and I run the river.

racer-x6 10-12-2012 10:25 AM

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jayboat 10-12-2012 10:36 AM


Originally Posted by glassdave (Post 3794713)
I put a pair on a 36 Skater i did for a customer. There actually pretty handy, I like the ones on the race boat when they are adjusted properly. I do think they work better in sit down boats though. Something where you are lower and closer otherwise you'd need some kinda giant truck mirrors to be able to see anything lol. We use aftermarket ones for motorcycles, there like thirty buck a pair on ebay anymore.

Thanks Dave. I've wondered about that, too.

Always thought they looked cool...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8452/8...20a9c0a4_b.jpg

glassdave 10-12-2012 11:45 AM


Originally Posted by jayboat (Post 3794737)
Thanks Dave. I've wondered about that, too.

Always thought they looked cool...

man, i dont think theres a prettier deck then the Nor-Techs . . . . nice shot Jay.


X6 you'll like side views then in your sit down boat. They really do help once ya get the hang of 'em

scarab63 10-12-2012 02:11 PM


Originally Posted by glassdave (Post 3794713)
I put a pair on a 36 Skater i did for a customer. There actually pretty handy, I like the ones on the race boat when they are adjusted properly. I do think they work better in sit down boats though. Something where you are lower and closer otherwise you'd need some kinda giant truck mirrors to be able to see anything lol. We use aftermarket ones for motorcycles, there like thirty buck a pair on ebay anymore.

U don't find that they sag out of adjustment when its rough?
My past bikes always lost adj when coming down off wheelies or even rough roads.

The mirrors on some boats look cool & def serve purpose...I'd just hate to always be F ing with em.

MD

glassdave 10-12-2012 08:18 PM

Actually no we have never had a problem, even while racing. I think i accidentally kick them out more then anything lol.

FIXX 10-12-2012 10:02 PM

i wonder if the garman units have a tv screen option to where you can add a back up camers so you can watch whats going on behind you..

glassdave 10-12-2012 10:35 PM


Originally Posted by mrfixxall (Post 3795033)
i wonder if the garman units have a tv screen option to where you can add a back up camers so you can watch whats going on behind you..

We tried tv screens, they worked pretty good but didn't last long. That was about eight years ago though and they may be better now, if nothing else they are certainly cheaper these days.


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