Need some help with a CANVAS PROBLEM on my newly acquired 2001 Sea Ray 280 Sun sport with radar arch. The OEM configuration included a rubber strip attached to the canvas/isinglass for the Visor & Side Curtains. This rubber insert then fits into a track on both the front windshield & side windows respectively. This system with a rubber strip mechanism is impossible to securely close as the rubber strip curls and will not stay in the track; it pops out. The windshield & side windows do not have snaps but only a track groove. It is my understanding that Sea Ray used this system on several models with a radar arch 2000 & forward but discontinued it several years ago due to the same problem I am having.
Anybody have a similar problem and what did you do to fix it? It is my understanding that Taylor makes something called a "Vadney Clip" that may fit into the track to allow the use of the traditional snaps. This would require somehow cutting off the rubber strip from the canvas and installing snaps & clips. And I am not sure how to go about this. Great Lakes Canvas, advised me that some people having the problem have actually done this. Not sure this would work with my existing canvas or if a total new canvas is required….I am very interested in learning how others experiencing this faulty system may have solved the problem. Thanks..
