Rubber window filler gasket is short on one side

[haknslash]

Im not sure how I've missed this over the years but while cleaning the boat today I noticed the starboard side rubber filler gasket that sits below the windshield frame is short on one side. WTF . Anyone else? I need to check and see if this piece is available. If so I imagine it's cheaper than the gas I'd burn taking it to the dealer and back not to mention the downtime.

Edit - it's hard to tell but is kit 1 or item 2 the rubber piece? It says eye strap but not sure if this is for the top of the windshield. https://www.yamahasportsplaza.com/oemparts/a/yam/56017cc187a86615687af972/helm

Starboard side is short.





Port side is fine.

 

[jcyamaharider]

Honestly it probably shrank with the heat and time.

 

[haknslash]

But wouldn't the otherside do it as well? My boat stays garaged so it's not like it's out in the heat and sun unless it's on the water.

 

[jcyamaharider]

Not necessarily. When rubber gaskets are extruded they run down a long line and this puts tension in them when cured through ovens and such. Every part has a different shrink factor even in the same run because of a lot of different variables. Rubber intake on the extruders, tension of a loop going through a saw, puller belts down line, they all have variables. A company takes measures to ensure a more predictable shrinkage but not all of it is 100% and it happens no matter what.

I was a line engineer for a couple of rubber and plastic extrusion companies for many years. Glad I don't do that anymore.

 

[haknslash]

I'll probably just find some similar material and cut the pieces to fit in the gaps or try and make a new piece altogether. It would be interesting to know if others on here have gaps too. Next time you're out by your boat have a look and let us know if yours is also short, shrank or whatever.

 

[zipper]

I had the same issue with the windshield screw cover trim/plug. Could not find it at the usual parts sites. I found a source for the rubber/vinyl extrusion for my older AR230. Here is the thread. https://jetboaters.net/threads/07-yamaha-windshield-trim-plug-black-rubber-seal.15306/

 

[haknslash]

Yup looks like you're right @jcyamaharider

I keep all the pics and videos of my boat since day one as a log. I went back through from our maiden voyage and sure enough the piece was the right length, so it has shrank over time. You can see it fine in these pics...

 

[haknslash]

I had the same issue with the windshield screw cover trim/plug. Could not find it at the usual parts sites. I found a source for the rubber/vinyl extrusion for my older AR230. Here is the thread. https://jetboaters.net/threads/07-yamaha-windshield-trim-plug-black-rubber-seal.15306/

Freakin awesome man! You're my hero

Crazy how mine shrank so soon for a 2016 compared to yours being older.

 

[zipper]

Freakin awesome man! You're my hero

Crazy how mine shrank so soon for a 2016 compared to yours being older.

Ya, I am surprised that happened so soon on your '16. I know you said you keep it inside, but the heat/cold cycles and possibly all the UV you guys get down south had something to do with it. My boat came from Va., A little warmer than Vt.

Is the extrusion the same profile as yours? I am guessing it was.

 

[haknslash]

Yea it looks similar I think. I'm going to order some and I will let you guys know how it fits.

 

[haknslash]

Upon further review looks like mine is more tubular than yours @zipper . Hmmm need to find something like it now.

 

[zipper]

@haknslash I just went to the Yamaha sports plaza site, and I believe you are looking for part #1

A little expensive, but I think this is what you are looking for.https://www.yamahasportsplaza.com/oemparts/a/yam/56017cc187a86615687af972/helm

 

[haknslash]

Yea I've seen that but it's hard to tell. Not going to pay that much lol so I will try to find something similar.

 

[druppert]

@haknslash how much do you need? I have the opposite problem. Mine is too long so it bulges out & I have to keep pushing it back in. I have thought about cutting it off (1-2” at least) but I haven’t just in case it shrinks but I could trim it and mail you the nub if that would be enough to fill your gap

 

[Sbrown]

@haknslash Try Mcmaster-carr, they're a great industrial supply house. I've gotten all kinds of extruded seals and other raw materials from them in the past.
https://www.mcmaster.com/#rubber/=1bsx70r
The 1/2" x 1/4" might be close. Sorry just realized the link isn't connecting to exactly where I wanted it to. If you follow the link, click on rubber, then foam, then scroll down to neoprene foam tubing and click on that and it'll give a choice of sizes. If I can get a better link up, I will. That link also doesn't show nearly all that is available from them. Just go to www.mcmaster.com if you want to see everything.

 

[Ronnie]

My 2010 242 ls driver’s side window trim looks like @haknslash ’s. Blame it on the constant temperature cycling over the years. I try not to let little things like this bother me.

 

[REM835]

Mine was like that when bought new. Dealer replaced it before delivery. Two others in the showroom had the same thing. I agree temperature cycling probably shrinks it but I imagine it is also a quality control issue to start with.

 

[zipper]

@haknslash Went looking around for Taylor Made and Ameritex boat windshields to find some links for vinyls and found this http://www.taylormarine.com/hardware/parts/vinyls/index.html look to see if p/n 8307960 is what you need. I do not have this yr/model so I cannot compare or measure. It looks like the two companies merged and Ameritex now does covers/canvas and Taylor Made does windshields. There are a lot of other parts here too.

 

[jcyamaharider]

softseal.com go to universal and then extrusion. I almost guarantee they have what you need. I do not know prices though.

 

[haknslash]

Great suggestions guys. We have an account through McMasrer-Carr if I find anything on there to use. I'll look at the other sites as well.

@druppert buddy I appreciate that but then yours will likely be short one day and you will hate the fact you cut yours for mine lol. I would have two gaps to fill if you had to cut material, both more than an 1" I'd guess without measuring. Save your boat. I'll find something I'm sure!