Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Rubber window console mouldings
Posted by tompkinstom on 04/28/08 - 6:00 AM
#1
I'm looking for the rubber window moulding material to replace the old material on my 1968 Montaulk. Does anyone konw if it is available?
tompkinstom:
Posted by Bob Younger on 04/28/08 - 6:17 AM
#2
Petro Plastics, several of us have gotten replacement gaskets from them and have been very pleased.
Posted by Tom W Clark on 04/28/08 - 7:46 AM
#3
tompkinstom,
There is no such thing as a 1968 Montauk. The Montauk was not introduced until 1973. No Montauk ever used the windshield moulding.
You have a Nauset, Sakonnet or Eastport if you are in need of the windshield moulding.
Posted by danedg on 04/28/08 - 3:00 PM
#4
Ask for Bill Gathercole,
He's going to recommend that you buy 16'...you really only need 10, plus or minus...
But it's great stuff...made a huge difference in a refurbished windshield:D
Posted by Davidk on 04/28/08 - 5:52 PM
#5
Agreed...great stuff. Looks great on a refurbished console.
Posted by tompkinstom on 04/29/08 - 3:45 AM
#6
My boat is an Eastport sans the foward deck.: Sorry if I offended anyone on the site and many thanks for the information. Does the moulding get glued in to the window channel?
tompkinstom
Posted by ioptfm on 04/29/08 - 6:09 AM
#7
Don't ever worry about offending anyone on this site by asking a question. That's what all are here for is to help fellow Whaler lovers find the answers to their questions. You'll also note that in most cases there will be many many answers and opinions! :D Many times will contradict one another too!
Posted by Bob Younger on 04/29/08 - 6:36 AM
#8
The molding foot has 'ribs' that will keep it in the channel so don't use glue. I set the glass panes in the unit with clear silicon and then tapped the gasket into the channel using a rubber mallet and a thin piece of wood. I found the job to be a lot easier with two people; one holds the gasket flat on the glass and aligned to fit into the channel, the other does the tapping. The gasket will twist and not lay flat at the corners, trying to keep the gasket flat and do the tapping by oneself is a royal and frustrating pain. Even though 16' is way more than needed get it anyway, you'll have spare in case of any mistake.
Posted by danedg on 05/02/08 - 7:42 PM
#9
I was so cheesed up, tap, tap, tapping that gasket in there...after 45 years.... that it didn't matter that my hands hurt for two days afterward....and I do this kind of stuff everyday!:D
Another labor of love.....
Posted by Davidk on 05/02/08 - 8:12 PM
#10
With you Dan. My hands killed me...but boy it looked great.
Posted by thetis on 05/07/08 - 8:31 PM
#11
Anybody have a phone number for Petro Plastics?
Thank you
Patrick Mooney
Posted by Mike on 05/07/08 - 8:37 PM
#12
http://www.petroplastics.com/contactu...tactus.htm
(800) 486-4738
Petro Plastics Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 167
450 South Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
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Windshield category added to
Weblinks. Petro Plastic link added to category.
Edited by Mike on 05/07/08 - 8:47 PM
Posted by thetis on 05/11/08 - 10:34 AM
#13
Thank you all for your help
Ordered from Petro
FYI the part number is PETRO DYE #250
Patrick