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Front windshield Vent for 2004 466 Aft Cabin

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Front windshield Vent for 2004 466 Aft Cabin

Postby wkeith » May 23rd, 2021, 8:30 am

Has anyone modified their front windshield to add a vent in the lower part for better air flow?
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Re: Front windshield Vent for 2004 466 Aft Cabin

Postby Viper » May 23rd, 2021, 9:36 am

I assume you're talking about the lower windshield and not the flybridge one. I don't think I would modify the lower windshield as it may serve as part of the structural integrity. Some models with your type of cabin side windows have sections that open, I saw a mod on one of these where a scoop was fastened to the frame to direct air flow into the cabin while underway. Thought it was a good idea, pretty sure though that it was a mod and not an option or off the shelf aftermarket piece you can buy. Maybe this is an option for you instead of messing with the windshield.
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Re: Front windshield Vent for 2004 466 Aft Cabin

Postby wkeith » May 23rd, 2021, 10:41 am

Thanks, I should have clarified I'm talking about the windshield on the flybridge.

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Re: Front windshield Vent for 2004 466 Aft Cabin

Postby Viper » May 23rd, 2021, 10:31 pm

Can't just open up canvas windows?
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Re: Front windshield Vent for 2004 466 Aft Cabin

Postby wkeith » May 24th, 2021, 12:10 pm

Actually sitting in the captains chairs the window openings above the windshield for the canvas is above my head so no air flow directly on me.
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Re: Front windshield Vent for 2004 466 Aft Cabin

Postby bud37 » May 24th, 2021, 2:38 pm

wkeith wrote:Source of the post Actually sitting in the captains chairs the window openings above the windshield for the canvas is above my head so no air flow directly on me.

I agree, if the sun on you at the same time it can be miserable, too bad there was not a wing window to deflect air in, lots of guys put small fans up there also.
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Re: Front windshield Vent for 2004 466 Aft Cabin

Postby wkeith » May 25th, 2021, 11:32 am

Yep, that's been the solution so far!
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Re: Front windshield Vent for 2004 466 Aft Cabin

Postby wkeith » May 25th, 2021, 11:32 am

Yep, that's been the solution so far!
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