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Author:  fmt [ Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Modify a 2017+ Wing kit for earlier model
The part number is different for pre 2017 Wing Kits and I have been told that a 2017+ kit will in no way fit any models prior however EVERY other part number (other than fabric cover) are EXACTLY the same. Based on this; one could conclude that the longer boat's wings (2017+) could be shortened to fit a pre 2017 boat by drilling out some rivets, making a clean cut, and re-riviting the end cap. Hoping there are some experts that can weigh in on my assumption... :) Thanks!

-2016 GETAWAY WING ASSEMBLY 37001000
2017+ GETAWAY WING ASSEMBLY 37001010

-2016 Turquoise WING COVER 37971058
2017+ Grey WING COVER 37977058

All other wing part #s:

QUICK PIN 8020461
LANYARD 37661091
BOLT 8040600
END CAP CASTING LF/RR 37660031
END CAP CASTING RF/LR37660041
WING LEG 37101001
BOLT 8040521
NUT 8050540
BRACKET 37661050
BOLT 8040080
WASHER 8080670
FWD BOLT 8040590
REAR BOLT 8040580
NUT 8050540
LEG TENSION ASSY 37091001
Author:  fmt [ Mon Jan 03, 2022 3:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Modify a 2017+ Wing kit for earlier model
Well, I did not think my predicament would be too common however I was anxious to sail, with wings, on my newly purchased 2011 getaway and not have to wait months for a special order during supply chain delays and pandemic influenced conditions. I was quoted by a number of dealers anywhere from 2-3 months to longer. In the end it was a one evening project that cost the additional price of 18 SS rivets (saw, blade, rivet gun, spare time already on hand). An unplanned benefit was some cost savings since both the price of the wings and freight had gone up.

In case anyone else is in need, most dealers in the SE that i called had one 2017+ wing kit in stock and the difference is 1.25" in length with the pre 2017 having 91.5" extrusions and the 2017+ 92.75"

2017+ wings next to my 2011 boat: Image

Drill out five rivets on one end, including four on this bar: Image

Unlace cover, cut of an inch of foam, and cut 1.25" off extrusions: Image
Image

File off burrs, drill 9 new holes, rivit with SS rivets and relace the covers. The covers are a little longer so here is one shortened next to the untouched: Image
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