How to Choose Marine Wipers
When navigating on water and suddenly encountering heavy fog or rainy weather, the lack of marine wipers can severely impede your visibility outside the cabin, which could jeopardize the safety of your vessel. A reliable marine wiper system can significantly enhance your driving experience at sea. While how do you choose the right marine wipers for your boat? We suggest considering the following aspects.
Overview
Window Area of the Vessel
Determining the size and shape of the effective viewing window is a crucial factor in selecting marine wipers. If you are unsure about the size of the windows on your boat, we suggest measuring them with professional tools, outlining the glass shape, and marking the dimensions. The larger the windshield area, the longer the wiper arms and blades need to be; and longer arms and blades create more friction, requiring a more powerful motor. The length of wiper arms and blades ranges from 10 inches to 50 inches. It's important to note that the actual window area needing to be kept clear is usually smaller than the overall glass area. If you don't need to keep the entire window area clean, you can choose a smaller wiper system according to your needs to control your budget.
Installation Position of Wiper Motor
Wiper motors are typically installed either directly above or below the window, or they can be installed indoors or outdoors depending on the specific situation to ensure clear visibility. The position of motor installation mainly depends on which part of the window area needs to be kept clear. Additionally, factors such as ease of installation and convenience for maintenance can also be considered.
Functionality of Wiper Control System
The functionality of modern wiper control systems extends beyond just starting the wipers. Many wiper systems can adjust the wiper speed, control individual wipers, or synchronize multiple wipers. You can also add features such as a water spraying device and a heating device according to your needs. The water spraying device helps clean dust, salt spray, pollen, and other visual obstructions on the glass; while the heating device helps improve icing on the glass during rainy or snowy weather.
Budget Range for Marine Windshield Wipers
The cost budget for marine wipers will depend on the size and complexity of the system you want to install. The purchase and installation price of a single wiper usually range from $250 to $2000. If installation is straightforward, you can also install them manually. If your boat has lower usage frequency for wipers, you can choose to purchase a simpler and more economical wiper system. If your boat requires frequent use of wipers, we recommend purchasing more powerful wipers with additional operational features, which will come at a higher price.
Regardless of the type of wiper system you need, our company will provide you with satisfactory products to make your navigation safer and your vision clearer.
