Is there anyone making a windshield for the Minx or does anyone have one that they want to part with?
Is there anyone making a windshield for the Minx or does anyone have one that they want to part with?
1986 Minx
Engine: Whats that?
The answer is "NO" and "Probably Not".
I've seen one "duplicate" and it barely fit and did not have the "eyebrows" that make the Minx windshield so effective. I understand there are companies that if they have a good example to work from, a good copy could be made.
My boat was missing the windshield when I bought it. I investigated every path I could find.
Finally someone posted a link to a North West region boat site with a story about an apparently drunk guy who was running fast after dark and piled the boat on a rocky shore. The owner was ejected over the windshield and crushed his pelvis and both legs.
It took about 3 months for the owner to get out of the hospital, the police to decide not to arrest the owner, and the insurance company to decide to give the title to the recovery company. After six months, I finally received the windshield, the hatch and some hardware.
I doubt if there are very many available like that.
George Carter
Central Florida
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Thanks George, up here in Maine there arent any companies that I can find doing any work like that. I guess Ill have my glass guy make one out of carbon fiber for me.
1986 Minx
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http://www.besenzoni.it/contact-us-maritime-services You might be able to get the later model windshield through Besenzoni. Worth a shot
machinist ,bore it deeper,ream it bigger, and lap it to a fine finish
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You might also check in with Desman Glass. Ron is one of the best in the country and although he is not directly connected to the Minx he does have an 18 Classic deck in storage so maybe he has some leads for you on the Minx front. Good luck.
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Thanks, Ill be making some calls tomorrow.
1986 Minx
Engine: Whats that?
UPD plastics might make one. Another thought is whoever was making the 28zx and 35zr wind screens. they are similar in design at least with the flip up.
UPD was more than willing to do the plexi on the Italian style screen but you would need the frame. The plexi one will be easier to reproduce. I know you will need good measurements. UPD wants templates if possible.
http://www.desmanglass.com/p/marine-glass.html These people do very nice work .
Thank you all for the replies. We started making a mold last weekend.
1986 Minx
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