Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Wood Console Window Molding Replacement

Posted by wallygeorge on 01/15/11 - 4:00 PM
#1

Does anyone know if there are any secrets to installing new molding around the windows? Is there an easy way? I have the new molding but it is extremely difficult to push into the slots around the windows. Also, should the "cut" be located at the top of each window?

Thanks. In the process of restoring my 16.

Wally

Posted by Binkie on 01/15/11 - 7:38 PM
#2

I have never done this, but I have replaced rub rails, and found that soaking the rubber in a pail of hot water makes the job easier. Might be worth a try.

Posted by wallygeorge on 01/15/11 - 7:40 PM
#3

Great suggestion Binkie! Thank you.

Posted by Bob Younger on 01/16/11 - 3:57 AM
#4

I got a wood 'pot holder' (about 1/4 inch thich, 12 inches long, 2 inches wide with rounded ends) and taped it in using a rubber mallet. Obviously you want to keep the angle of the holder very narrow to the glass and tap gently. Worked very well and saved my fingers from becoming raw.

Posted by Tharsheblows on 01/16/11 - 12:37 PM
#5

Yes the cuts should be at the top of the window. And purposely cut it a little to long and let it butt up hard because as it settles the gap will widen.

Posted by LMWhaler on 11/25/11 - 6:34 PM
#6

Saw your question about the glass gasket for wood console windshield, I need to replace mine also, may I ask where you got the gasket material?

thanks

Posted by Tom W Clark on 11/26/11 - 7:45 AM
#7

Petro Plastics sells it.

http://www.petroplastics.com/home.htmm/home.htm

Posted by Joe Kriz on 11/26/11 - 10:33 AM
#8

If anyone is trying to find a supplier of a product, one of the first places to look is on the left sidebar under "Vendors Web Links"

http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...blinks.php

We have a fairly extensive list of Marine suppliers that are also related to carrying Boston Whaler parts....

Posted by WoodyBoater on 01/07/13 - 2:20 PM
#9

Thanks for this thread, I tried something different that was very easy. I cleaned out the white putty from the original window gasket. It was easy and went right back together. Easy Peazy!