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Old 02-07-2018, 08:40 AM   #1
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City: Jupiter, Florida
Vessel Name: Black Eyed Susan
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 42' Classic
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Wiper Replacement

Among my many trawler knowledge challenges I have a particularly acute one in the area of windshield wipers.

Grand Banks 42', one wiper arm fell off the threaded shaft and another came loose where the blade unit attaches to the arm. Motors work fine although shafts could be cleaned up to remove rust. Pics, including one of the center wiper motor (all 3 are the same), are below. Looking at all three they are old and tired. I have no idea what brand/make or type they are. I would like to replace them but haven't a clue where to start. Special order $$$ from Grand Banks or available at any good marine or automotive supplier? Can someone point me in the right direction? What are the important pieces of this to look for in a replacement? Wiper length, how they attach to the motor shaft? Looks like 1/2" shaft or so which is threaded. Current blade unit seem to just push on to the shaft and are hold on by a metal clip that springs into the threads?

Any comments or help appreciated.
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