Windscreen Wipers

[Viscount]

I find the originals on my Sealine 285 a bit ineffective; look like they came from a 1950s Land Rover. I wondered about changing the units for some type used for rear wipers on hatchback/estate cars (as these are single units rather than mechanically coupled twin with one motor). This would provide self parking and potentially also intermittent wipe with appropriate timer/relay added. Anyone any experience of doing this?

 

[nedmin]

I needed a new wiper for my boat the agent quoted 188 euro,s!! Found it was made by TMC, looked on yahoo and TMC appeared they quoted 73 dollars for same unit!!Worth having a look,as they have different ones.If you order the form asks for shipping agent put USPS.

 

[Frontier]

Maybe the the hatchback type would be best, the estate ones do 180 deg, which may be too much of an arc for the front windows. Good idea though /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[pissativlypossed]

Try Plastimo or Vetus, they seem to supply most of the major boat builders.

 

[Viscount]

Thanks. The units on their web sites look similiar to mine. That might be an easier route that modifying car type versions.