Keeping Helm Windows Open

[johnkn]

The front windows on my 2820 will not stay up and open when the boat is at speed regardless on how much I crank down the knobs. Anyone have a solution other than me sticking something in the opening to hold it open? Thanks

 

[plumcrazy]

The front windows on my 2820 will not stay up and open when the boat is at speed regardless on how much I crank down the knobs. Anyone have a solution other than me sticking something in the opening to hold it open? Thanks

I do not have a solution but I have the exact same problem on my 2820. You would think parker could come up with a better system. those band clamps are useless.

 

[johnkn]

In wonder if the rods on either side could each be drilled in 5-6 places and the knobs be replaced with something that would project into a hole to lock it.

 

[grouperjim]

I used 5 inch long heavy plastic sleeves/spacers used for the huge nail that holds up household rain gutters. Cut to length, cut a groove and snap them on. Windows not going anywhere.

 

[johnkn]

Thank you, it’s a shame something was designed so poorly., take care.....

 

[johnkn]

Fixed the problem. I drilled 5 holes in the left and right rods to insert pins. In this pic, the pin in the other rod is actually in a lower hole to hold the window open in order to better see the pin pictured. Works perfectly. I put the pins on small lanyards and have an extra on the boat.

 

[Deadrise36]

Open them past horizontal and they seem to stay up fine. I like the hole and pin solution.

Thinking I may have to give this a try....https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee

 

[coolbreeze]

I just reposted my fix. .. here is the link

https://www.classicparker.com/threads/window-arm-fix-with-gas-strut.19846/
Works good