Windshield Wiper Blade Attaching Brackets

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390power

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My 32" Bayliner incorporates the 14" straight wiper blades. All the arm to blade attaching brackets are corroded beyond use and I am not able to find them.
The bracket fits over the blade housing like a saddle and has a bolt (or stud) that mounts it to the arm. Does anybody know where I might be able to find these? I see many boat manufactures use this style (Bayliner, Searay, Wellcraft, etc.)
I do not know how to attach a picture to this post but I do have one that can be sent if requested.
Thank You.
Pete
 
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Re: Windshield Wiper Blade Attaching Brackets

390power said:
My 32" Bayliner incorporates the 14" straight wiper blades. All the arm to blade attaching brackets are corroded beyond use and I am not able to find them.
The bracket fits over the blade housing like a saddle and has a bolt (or stud) that mounts it to the arm. Does anybody know where I might be able to find these? I see many boat manufactures use this style (Bayliner, Searay, Wellcraft, etc.)
I do not know how to attach a picture to this post but I do have one that can be sent if requested.
Thank You.
Pete
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Have you tried a bayliner dealer??? That should be a easier way to find the right style.
 
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Re: Windshield Wiper Blade Attaching Brackets

Ayuh,... You need to replace the whole wiper arm assembley...
 
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Re: Windshield Wiper Blade Attaching Brackets

I was hoping nobody would say that. Why can't anything be easy on a boat????
Thanks for the input.
Pete
 
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Re: Windshield Wiper Blade Attaching Brackets

boat teck said:
Have you tried a bayliner dealer??? That should be a easier way to find the right style.
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Yes I did. Unfortunately they said that the manufacturer (AFI Manufacturing) quit making this style about 15 years ago and parts are no longer available.
 
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Re: Windshield Wiper Blade Attaching Brackets

I love when a dealer tells you that something is NLA (it usually means he does not want to bother and stock it)....... I would try NAPA and go the automotive route. I have dealt with cars and trucks of all sizes over the years and it is amazing what you can "match" by going to an auto parts store.

Here is a link to a distributor of the AFI Wiper stuff http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/document.do?docId=650&title=AFI+Marine+Accessories
 
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