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Old 08-03-2004, 12:27 AM
Arrowmarine Arrowmarine is offline
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Can anyone give me any advice on glass partitions installed in the bottom of a boat. What I'm looking for is glass types and thicknesses, bottom rigidity requirements, sealing, installation methods, personal experiences, pros, cons, web sites, etc. ANY information at all would be useful.

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Old 08-10-2004, 09:28 PM
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Most use lexan. Any thing over 1/2 inch is concidered bullet resistant. seal it with butial calk. The thickness depends on how big your window is.
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Old 08-11-2004, 02:52 AM
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Hi Joey - I agree with Larry. here's a pic of a glass-bottom boat ...

http://www.fiberglassics.com/forms/f...&messageID=892

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Old 08-11-2004, 03:03 AM
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Here is Russian design concept ...
http://www.paritetboat.com/ellips.shtml
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Old 08-11-2004, 04:19 AM
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Joey,

Lexan is good for the impact resistance, but does not subsistude for bottom strenght. So, the window frame should be reinforced, how much depends on the size. Sealing can be done with Sika or similar. And I'd think of ways to save your skin when a window springs a leak (blinds, inflatable seals, anything).

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Old 08-20-2004, 01:00 AM
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Thanx guys, Good info
Glass I'm considering is 1" thick bullet-resistant.
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Old 08-20-2004, 03:27 AM
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Arrow,

Informative: How thick for window glass

The formula for glass thickness can, in principal, also be used in your case, just adjust the design pressure.
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