I removed the windshield - pics

[Planetwarmer]

A friend of mine tried to step from the seat onto the deck. He didnt make it, and broke the windshield. I figured that no windshield would look better than a broken one, so I took it off.

It is a totally different experience! I really enjoy not having a windshield! The wind is super smooth. It doesnt buffet like I thought it would. It is just a steady stream of air. Its like driving a different boat.

Im going to replace the windshield, but I think I'm gonna leave it off for a while. Its kind of fun. And, it's super easy to get to the bow of the boat!!!

[Planetwarmer]

If you click on the pics, you can zoom in to see the swim platforms that my wife wont let me get rid of that so many of you hate. You can see the dash I just (mostly) finished too!

And that is not oxidation on the side of the boat. It must be hazy from crap in the water. I had just pulled the boat out of the water. Pipes are dirty too.

[axelkloehn]

1. agree, looks cool w/o screen- lets me even think about getting rid of the step in the deck to have a really smooth transition.

2. agree, hate the swim platforms

[Planetwarmer]

1. agree, looks cool w/o screen- lets me even think about getting rid of the step to have a really smooth transition.

2. agree, hate the swim platforms

Thanks! Now I have to go yell at the wife some more!

[Planetwarmer]

This is the real reason I cant get rid of the swim platforms.

[BigGrizzly]

Keep the platforms-not bade at all, but get rid of thefriend that broke the windshield.

[Marlin275]

Do you get faster top end speed
without the windshield?

[mattyboy]

one of the first 2 +3 22s came without it, they way a 16,18,22 was meant to be.



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[Planetwarmer]

Do you get faster top end speed
without the windshield?

Now that is a good question! My daughter fell asleep as soon as she got in the boat, so I never thought to see how fast it would go. The windshield was surprisingly heavy. Ill have to do some testing.

[mrfixxall]

i think the boat would look cool with a short white plexi windshield on it!

[Planetwarmer]

i think the boat would look cool with a short white plexi windshield on it!

I have considered that. Im worried about matching the whites. The white gel is 23 years old and is now kind of an off white. The thought has crossed my mind.

[Trueser]

A fiberglass replacement windscreen is available at Nabbers In Morris IL.

I would imagine that shipping will be high.

[Ghost]

Looks cool.

Don't mind the platforms at all.

Dig the idea of the white fairing.

[Ed Donnelly]

Leave it just like it is.. The kids love it and you get more use out of it..

Never owned a boat with a windshield, until I bought the Criterion....Ed

[BUIZILLA]

leave it off...