Would anyone have any tips on how to make it easier to snap on the isen glass panels? I have a 2009 Bayliner Discovery 192 Cuddy, and have never been able to fully engage all the snaps on the isen glass; thus the water blows in during thunder storms. Thanks.
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Lube each female snap with a bit of WD40 or Vaseline 2 or 3 times a season. I probably have close to 100 on my 4087, and my fly-bridge canvas only goes on and off once a year, never have a problem.
Machog
1996 4087 Lazy Days
2011 11’ West Marine Rib 350 Lazy Mac
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Attach the snaps during warm sunny days.
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definitely agree with this one.....use teflon grease for the snaps...wingless wrote:
Attach the snaps during warm sunny days.
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I've got one of these, except with a wooden handle (a lot cheaper!):
http://www.savvyboater.com/store/p/1...Snap-Tool.aspx
There a days, mostly the cool ones, that I wouldn't be able to snap up without one. The angle makes it easy to snap from inside.
Simo
2002 2855 350MPI Bravo III on Lake Champlain -> SOLD!
Shameless lurking on Lake Keowee with a Harris Cruiser 210 Tritoon/Mercury 150XL EFIComment
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+2 on the warm sunny day!
Two C's 1990 3888 MY, 175 Hinos, Hurth 630 Trannys
Past Commodore Emerald Rose Yacht Club
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Get yourself some Star Brite snap & zipper lube. I keep both the stick and tube around, they have different uses. Dab the stick lightly onto the male buttons on the boat, then snap the cover on and give the snap a little twist to spread some lube around. Also get yourself a snap tool:
[img]/media/kunena/attachments/vb/647145=23846-top_snapper_snap_tool.jpg[/img]And as everyone said, try to do this when warm, at least the first time each season.
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I have found it best to just start zippers.
Get the snaps, snapped.
Then finish zipping up.
On a warm day snap the snaps you can. As it warms up it will stretch and you can snap the rest. This will help you to stretch the Eisenglass after winter storage.
Jim McNeely
New Hope a 2004 Bayliner 305 Sunbridge Express Cruiser
Twin 5.7s with Bravo2 drives
Brighton, Michigan USA
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[img]/media/kunena/attachments/vb/647190=23847-TW-2001.JPG[/img]I found mine locally, but this is a link to the product:http://www.wileyski.com/shopproductd...=4761&catid=22
Tally and Vicki
"Wickus" Meridian 341
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Great tool! Too bad they don't float, guess how I know?oop-SwampNut wrote:
Get yourself some Star Brite snap & zipper lube. I keep both the stick and tube around, they have different uses. Dab the stick lightly onto the male buttons on the boat, then snap the cover on and give the snap a little twist to spread some lube around. Also get yourself a snap tool:
http://baylinerownersclub.org/media/....jpg[/img]And as everyone said, try to do this when warm, at least the first time each season.
Jeff & Tara (And Ginger too)Lake Havasu City, AZ
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Canvas has a tendancy to shrink. Just wet it down and it will stretch out enough to be able to snap it in place. If the snaps themselves are not working then a little lube will help.
Patrick and Patti
4588 Pilothouse 1991
12ft Endeavor RIB 2013
M/V "Paloma"
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Thanks to all of you. Wow! Everyone is so helpful. I'm sure I'll get those suckers snapped now.
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One thing I found to is do the corners first and then the middles. Lots eaiser. I don't have that boat any more, but i would put the 4 back pannels together and then put it up.BeaverFood wrote:
Thanks to all of you. Wow! Everyone is so helpful. I'm sure I'll get those suckers snapped now.
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