Interior head door mirror

[Knot In Court]

My wife has decided that she needs a full length mirror on the cabin side of the door for the head on our 27' Ranger. It can only be 10 inches wide and perhaps 4 feet long. We have not been able to find one with those dimensions. Has anyone's wife also expressed the need for such a mirror and if so where do you get one!!!!
Thanks

 

[walldog]

Most any glass shop will be able to cut you one to the exact size you need. They will also have the mounting hardware. Just be sure that if the door is not latched or comes unlatched during rough waters that it will not hit something that breaks the mirror, as that could be dangerous. It will also add weight to the door.

 

[Dennis7366]

Take a look at "quickshipmetals.com" --- mirror finish stainless. They will quote specific sizes. (Stainless sheet mirrors often used in public access areas for the safety,durability factors).

 

[Brian B]

The previous owner of my boat had mirrored window tint installed on the cabin door. Works pretty good but not as clear as a glass mirror. When the door is latched open and you are sitting on deck having cocktails you can always check to see that you are looking good. 😀

 

[RProffer]

You could try adhesive backed mirror squares/tiles. They are usually 12" x 12", but could be cut down. Then run an orbital sander down the cut edge to smooth things out. If you are not up to cutting and sanding the glass, I am sure a glass shop would do it for you.

 

[Namaste]

I just had one cut 5 feet by 10 inches right in Port Charlotte http://www.stockbargerglass.com/ Cost less than $50. I went with the 1/8" thick glass to keep weight down.Get the mirror with backing that prevents the mirror from shattering into pieces if it breaks. Starbarger gave me a small L bracket for the bottom. I then taped the mirror in place using double-sided carpet tape (Walmart) and finished by putting four plastic brackets in the corners (Walmart).

The following applies to my 2010 R25. Your mileage may vary . . . .
Some things to keep in mind. The wood rails that hold the towel hangers inside the door come off easily but you should mark the inside margin with pencil before removing. The wood brace at the bottom of the door is NOT square with the door. Put the L shape bracket in square with the door above the wood brace. Put the tape on the door. You only get one shot at positioning the mirror so use caution starting from the L shape bracket. Finally if you use any screws as I did on the plastic brackets be sure they are not so long as they will go through the door. I put the rails and towel holders back in place to give the mirror added protection.

If you want to see it or talk come by Fishermen's Village. We are on C dock.

 

[Knot In Court]

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. I contacted QuickShipMetals.com and have ordered a 48"x12" Stainless steel mirror. I called the company and they assured me that it would be hard to tell the difference between the stainless mirror and a glass mirror. It only weighs 5 pounds and I can either attach it with screws or put it on with adhesive. I like the idea of not having to worry about the glass breaking. We are putting it on the outside of the door and will leave the towel racks as they are on the inside. The price was only $66 with free shipping and no tax. I will let everyone know how it works out.
Thanks again,
Bob Mudge

 

[Spinner]

Thanks! great idea, maybe it's an option for Ranger Tugs to pick up... 🙂

 

[RProffer]

Sounds like you got a good deal Bob.

 

[doke01]

We added a mirror to our door too. We actually found it at K-mart and it was a perfect fit.