Taylor Made 16 in Walk-Thru Windshield Support Bar
Taylor Made 16 in Walk-Thru Windshield Support Bar — Product description
This Taylor Made support bar braces the walk-thru section of your boat's windshield so the center panel stays steady underway. It's a 16 inch length of anodized aluminum tubing with nylon end fittings, built to resist salt-air corrosion and kill the rattle. Sold as a single bar, and it's a straightforward replacement for most walk-thru windshield frames.
If you've got a walk-thru windshield on your bowrider or runabout, you know the center panel takes a beating. It swings open so you can step up to the bow, and it needs something solid to hold it steady when it's latched down. That's exactly what this Taylor Made support bar does. It's a 16 inch brace that keeps the walk-thru section firm so the panel isn't flexing and rattling every time you cross a wake.
The bar is built from anodized aluminum tubing with nylon fittings on the ends. Anodizing matters out here. Bare aluminum pits and chalks in salt air, but the anodized finish shrugs off spray and keeps the tubing looking clean season after season. The nylon fittings give you a quiet connection where the bar meets the frame, so you're not listening to metal-on-metal chatter at cruising speed.
This is a common replacement part. Walk-thru support bars get bent, corroded, or simply lost over the years, and a wobbly center panel is both annoying and a little unsafe when you're moving around the bow underway. Swapping in a fresh 16 inch bar tightens everything back up. Measure your old bar before you order, because walk-thru windshields come in a few different widths and the 16 inch length needs to match your opening.
It ships as a single bar. If your boat uses two braces, one on each side of the walk-thru, you'll want to order a pair. Installation is straightforward for most owners. The nylon fittings slip into the existing mounts on the windshield frame, so in most cases you're not drilling anything new.
Taylor Made has been building boat windshields and marine hardware for decades, and their replacement parts are made to the same standard as their original equipment. If you're restoring an older boat or just tired of a rattling windshield, this is the kind of small fix that makes a real difference on the water.
Key Features
- 16 inch length: sized to brace the walk-thru center panel on most bowrider and runabout windshields.
- Anodized aluminum tubing: resists salt-air pitting and chalking, so it stays clean season after season.
- Nylon end fittings: quiet connection where the bar meets the windshield frame, no metal-on-metal rattle.
- Sold as a single bar: order one per brace point, or a pair if your walk-thru uses two.
- Direct replacement fit: nylon fittings slip into existing frame mounts, so most installs need no new drilling.
- Taylor Made build quality: made to the same standard as their original-equipment windshield hardware.
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Taylor Made reseller, full manufacturer warranty
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Technical specifications
| Title | Taylor Made 16 Inch Walk-Thru Windshield Support Bar |
|---|---|
| Brand | Taylor Made |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1642 |
| UPC | 040011150035 |
| Length | 16 Inches |
| Tubing Material | Aluminum |
| Tubing Finish | Anodized |
| Fitting Material | Nylon |
| Application | Boat Walk-Thru Windshields |
| Sold As | Single |
Frequently asked questions
What is this support bar used for?
It braces the walk-thru center panel of a boat windshield so the panel stays steady when you're underway. Walk-thru windshields have a section that swings open to reach the bow, and this bar holds it firm when it's latched down.
How long is the bar?
It's 16 inches long. Measure your existing bar or the opening before ordering, since walk-thru windshields come in different widths and the length needs to match.
What is it made of?
Anodized aluminum tubing with nylon fittings on the ends. The anodized finish resists corrosion in salt air, and the nylon fittings keep the connection quiet.
Does it come as a pair?
No. It's sold as a single bar. If your windshield uses two support bars, you'll need to order two.
Will it rattle or corrode?
The nylon fittings are there specifically to stop metal-on-metal rattle, and the anodized aluminum holds up to spray and salt much better than bare tubing.
Is it hard to install?
For most boats it's straightforward. The nylon fittings slip into the existing mounts on the windshield frame, so you usually don't need to drill anything new. Match the 16 inch length to your opening first.
