Trim Question

[seeray96]

My 1995 Sundancer has U-shaped trim under the cockpit windows and windshield. A weatherstrip-type black hard sponge material is inserted inside the channel - decoration only. The material measures 1 1/2" X 5/8". It's deteriorating and pretty-well shot.
Any idea where I can find replacement material?

 

[Jimmyboy]

West Marine sells it, and boat fix may as well.
A word of advise though. when you trim it to fit, cut it a little long. It has a way of looking good at first and then shrinking back after a few days leaving ugly gaps at the end.

Jimmyboy

 

[Flutterby]

It will shrink and/or expand according to the temp. In the winter, you need more; in the summer you need less......

 

[seeray96]

Thanks for the info, guys. I checked BoatFix, and they had nothing in the size I need. However, West Marine lists a "suspect" in their catalog, so I ordered one piece to try out. I'll remember to make allowance for the shrinkage.