My windsheild on my 212 shattered during a drive on the highway. I
thought a rock must have flown up and hit it somehow, but after
reading your post, maybe I had the same issue.

--- In Rinkerboats@..., "rover20td" <rover20td@y...>
wrote:
> Help !
> Having had my 2003 232 cuddy for only 6 weeks I am shocked to find
> the curved windscreen panel in front of the helm (stbd side) has
> shattered apparently due to 2 of the screws on the lower securing
> rail chafing through the seal surrounding the glass and pressing on
> it. I assume over time and with heat/cold this has led to stresses
> building up and the glass shattering on its own (no one was on
> board). It is obvious that the 2 screws have not been cut to length
> like the rest and protruded into the rubber. I have photos which I
> will post soon. It is now moored in River Frome, Wareham near
Poole
> and the river patrol who reported it confirms there has been no
foul
> play - and no foreign objects or other damage was found and the
> mooring is in the middle of the River.
>
> 232 owners may wish to check the screws on their own screens.
>
> The (non Rinker) dealer I bought from is not interested in helping
> under his 3 month warranty so I am stuck with a potential insurance
> claim, small claims or footing bill myself.
>
> A few queries -
> 1. Does anyone know the cost of this screen panel and order time ?
> Can it be replaced by a competent owner if not how much to replace ?
>
> 2. Any chance Cambrian (the original importer of this boat) or even
> Rinker themselves would help under the circumstances - i.e.
> manufacturing defect.
>
> 3. Any other advice or comments welcomed.
>
> Steve