Glass Bottom Boats

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  1. Arrowmarine
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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.

    Thanx Large, Joey
     
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  2. larry v
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    glass bottoms

    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.
    hope this helps
     
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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).

    Good luck,


    Peter
     
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    Thanx guys, Good info
    Glass I'm considering is 1" thick bullet-resistant.
     
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