Replace Walkthrough Windshield Center Door on a 2007 Chaparral 246 SSI

[Lt. Dan D]

I just bought a 2007 Chaparral 246 SSI. It's in great shape except the walk through windshield center door is missing. The previous owner said he broke it when drunk? Strange because the frame is not bent. But he threw out the whole thing including the frame. Nuts! I called the local Chaparral dealer and they said they could get one from Chaparral for just under $1,000! That's crazy for just the center piece, IMO. The windshield is made by Taylor Made. I called them but they referred me back to the dealer. Anyhow does anyone have any ideas where I might find one used? I've checked eBay and Great Lakes Skipper so far but no luck. I'm wondering if there are other salvage yards that I might contact. Or if they sold the same windshield for other Chaparral models or other boat manufacturers. The Taylor Made Windshield part number is T-183142. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks, Lt. Dan - Lake Lanier in Georgia

 

[Baylinerchuck]

Unless you know of any junkyards, that's gonna be hard. It would be so much easier if you had the frame. That's stinkin crazy the guy pitched it. Borderline idiocy.

 

[GA_Boater]

Welcome aboard.

Give Lanier Marine Liquidators a call. It's a boat junk yard. Not the easiest to deal with at times. Cash talks.

They let me walk the yard looking for a part.

 

[Lt. Dan D]

GA_Boater: Tried Marine Liquidators, 8 minutes from my house! No problem with them and I did pick up a nice trailer. But no luck from them on the windshield. They actually had 4 of the same design but were not wide enough. I am waiting to hear back from Chaparral directly who is checking with Taylor Made.