Boat windscreens?

Discussion in 'Boatbuilding' started by JordieS, Oct 11, 2011.

  1. JordieS
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    JordieS Junior Member

    Has anyone built a custom boat that has a windscreen on it? When I say windscreen I mean something like those found on modern Bayliners/Searays with the nice curved perspex/glass whatever it may be, with the nice aluminium frames?

    How does the home builder make something like this if they even do?

    Has anyone ever made a nice windscreen?

    Thanks
     
  2. PAR
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    PAR Yacht Designer/Builder

    You can make your own windshield, but it's not easy to get it right without specific equipment. Slight bends can be done with a heat gun and some persuasion, but compound curves require a buck and an autoclave. The best thing you can do is have one bent for you, of which there are several outfits that will accommodate this need.
     
  3. JordieS
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    JordieS Junior Member

    Ok thank you
     
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