I have a wiper on my boat. The motor is inside under the dash and only the
drive shaft goes to the outside. Is a 1991 boat, used both salt and fresh
and still wiping. Is nice when the salt spray hits the window when the wind
is blowing. Also when it is raining. Mine is a forward console aluminum
boat and I do have full canvas for rain. Benefits of an Oregon made boat.
They know rain!
Bill

"Bill Andersen" wrote in message
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Mostly salt water operation. Rain and spray. The motor would be protected
by
the convertible style top that I put up in the rain. I use a squeegee to
wipe the glass, but it's a nuisance to have to unzip the center of the top
to be able to reach the outside of the glass. The older I get, the less I
like nuisances.

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Bill Andersen wrote:

Anyone have a windshield wiper on a small boat?
I'm considering adding one to my 19' bowrider and wondering if it's
worth
the money and effort in the first place and if it's worth spending
more
to
get one with an electric motor, in the second place.



Fresh water or salt? Rain or spray?

If rain, and you're out in it frequently, a wiper is worthwhile. Same
with fresh water spray.

But salt spray? Makes a mess on the windshield on a small boat, dries,
smears and if you are not careful, the action of the wiper against salt
grains can etch the glass.

Do you have a way to protect an electric wiper motor from the elements
once installed?

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