Mirror Mirror on the...

[Rambling Wreck]

boat.

I have been thinking about new mirror. The one I am using is mounted via a suction cup on the observer's side so I can open the windshield (to breathe). Needless to say, when someone is in that seat, I begin to strain my neck every which way to see anything since they are yapping to me instead of watching the person being pulled. I want one on the driver's side, above the windshield as I don't want to block my forward vision. I really like Cyclone's tower mount but a quick Froogle search indicated a price tag going towards $300. Reality is that I should watch the budget, especially since I do have a spare kid. I saw a couple of pictures in the photo section (files 4 and 8 of 309 - Toyotafreak and Lesman) that look to be what I need. I used the TMS parts lookup and there are two brackets as well as a mirror listed. Before I try to find a price on these parts, is this what most use? Which bracket? Are there other suggestions? There is a CIPA concept mirror that says it is "the standard" for tournament boats. There is also a CIPA Extreme that has 3 sections and appears to be about a foot high and two miles wide. Overkill? Anyone looking to get rid of a mirror?   

[toyotafreak]

Not sure where mine came from, but noticed this last trip that it locks right on to the windshield frame like it was meant for it. Sorry, not a lot of help.

[lesman01]

Mine came with it on there. It's got 2 round thumscrews that hold it on the window frame, puls it tilts and swivels pretty easily. I'll take a pic tonight so maybe you can describe it and get a price.

[Rambling Wreck]

That would be great - plus any identifying name/model number, etc. The ones I have seen on the Web seem to be either 4in x 8in or 7in x 14 in - quite a big jump.

[lesman01]

here's some pics. There's a piece of yellow tape that says Taylor Made something...

No other numbers or anything

[festivus]

that is a standard mirror mount, look in any overtons or barts catalog and just choose on...

[Rambling Wreck]

Lesman, thanks for the pics.

The TMS parts lookup shows two brackets, a taylor and a water bonnet (?) so I will inquirre as to the pricing of the Taylor type.

I have looked at Overton's and many other places. I even bought one that looked right but the mirror wouldn't rotate fully to allow mounting over the windshield. I have only seen one mount that looks even close to this one. No such thing as a standard mirror mount...

[Bitzco]

I have the same mirror. They had them at Marine Products in Salt Lake the last time I looked.

[festivus]

ok, so maybe it isn't called standard, but it is the most common.  My Moomba came with one and somehow I ended up with another one.  They can't be that hard to find.  I do wish we had a tower mount system to get the mirror off the windshield.   

[Rambling Wreck]

I figured out that it is the same bracket that came with the 2004 Cipa Comp mirror. The new mirror is cheaper but now has a RAM mount which doesn't look as stable. I emailed Kurt yesterday re: pricing on the brackets and mirror but haven't heard back yet.

The tower mount that Barts and Overtons has is $270. Cyclone has a neat one. Pete, where did you get yours? I would also prefer to get the mirror off the windshield, up and out of my field of vision.

[lesman01]

Let me know how much the Taylor bracket is when you find out. I need to order another brqacket ...The threads are stripped in mine.

[DENNIS]

Lesman"s mirror is the same as mine.  It came with my boat and works great.  I have seen one in Overton's that looks to be the same.  It was priced around $80.  When I get a new one, it will attatch to my tower.  Unfortunately, they are pretty expensive!!!

Dennis

[lesman01]

This looks like the same one we have. It's 170 deg 7x14. the other cheaper ones are smaller.

http://www.boatersworld.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=749745

[Rambling Wreck]

OK, you folks have been patient with this topic so I figured I better do a little research to contribute something to the pot. I am currently blasting through cyberspace at 14.4K (connected through my cell phone) so research is not as easy as I would like it to be. I found a few basic things and will do more when I get back to my broadband connection late next week.

Lesman, yes, that is the mirror and bracket. Overton's is selling the same mirror with a different (loooks cheaper) bracket for $80. When and if I ever hear back from Kurt at Atl Marine, I will let you know the price of the bracket through them. You can get the bracket like you curently have for $63 here: (http://rpminnovations.com/marine-b.htm).

Since several expressed an interest in tower mounts, I found a bracket that works with what most of you seem to have (CIPA 170 deg) for $115 ($110 if you have a 2.5 in diameter tower). The price includes shipping. (www.monstertower.com/accessory6.html) They also sell the bracket with the mirror for $170(165) but you can order the mirror at rpminovations for $40 and save a few bucks if shipping doesn't eat up the diifference.

I think I found Cyclone's bracket (Roswell brand) but couldn't find a price. It will also accomodate the CIPA Extreme mirror.

The monster mount is just a bracket and a quick connect to an aluminum tube that slides in the indentation on the back of the Cipa 170 deg mirror. Ideally, I want a black bracket to match my tower and would like to use the CIPA extreme mirror. BTW, it is on sale right now for $89 at rpminovations. Is there enough interest to see if someone will offer a volume discount on the bracket or perhaps fabricate one for us or have we beat the subject to death?

[brad]

I did the tower mount recently so I have an extra mirror like Lesman's.  Let me know how I can get it to you (the rubber gasket needs replacement, but otherwise is in good condition).