Windows and frames

kahala boy · 01-10-2008, 06:12 PM

Has anyone changed the size/style of windows on their boat? I am thinking about maybe changing the windshield on my boat to make it higher.

Just One Fish · 01-10-2008, 07:46 PM

I would think it would not be to hard maybe contact creative acrylic to make the glass or use lexan or plexiglass. then you just use alum.chanels to make the frame and bolt into place.... thats at least my thiughts on it. ive thought about doing the same thing on mine but have to many other projects going.

kahala boy · 01-11-2008, 05:52 PM

Thanks for the ideas...I'm like you, too much other stuff going on right now. Hopefully will have some time to attempt this project.....

X-Shark · 01-11-2008, 06:43 PM

It would help if we had a pix of what you have.

CC, W/A cuddy,??

Creative Acrylics · 01-13-2008, 12:47 PM

kb, give me a call at 479-8889 and we'll work with you on the design.

Mike

kahala boy · 01-13-2008, 05:37 PM

Thinking about adding a hardtop and have the windshield all the way to the top...Any ideas?

Just One Fish · 01-13-2008, 06:34 PM

I would think get the hard top done first then do the windsheild. but if your looking at making what x-shark has then thats a while nother issue. I have accualy thiught the same thing but I kinda like the wind and being able to look above the windsheild or threw it so im going to stick with what I have..

Voodoo Lounge · 01-13-2008, 09:58 PM

Get the hardtop done, then go see Billy at the canvas shop on gulf beach hwy and look at the glass called EZ2CY. Its pricey, but good. Trying to modify all that framework will be costly, and you wont get it back. EZ2CY is not a soft glass like eisenglass, its stiff and clear as can be.

http://www.ez2cy.com/gallery/gallery.asp

sniper · 01-13-2008, 10:00 PM

I liked the whole wind thing in my face till I had a flying fish to the right eye last season. I like windshields now.:doh

kahala boy · 01-13-2008, 11:47 PM

Thanks to all for the help/replies:bowdown:letsdrink.. Hopefully I can do something soon...

01-10-2008, 06:12 PM	#1
kahala boy Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navarre Posts: 1,087	Windows and frames Has anyone changed the size/style of windows on their boat? I am thinking about maybe changing the windshield on my boat to make it higher.

01-10-2008, 07:46 PM	#2
Just One Fish Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Niceville Posts: 157	RE: Windows and frames I would think it would not be to hard maybe contact creative acrylic to make the glass or use lexan or plexiglass. then you just use alum.chanels to make the frame and bolt into place.... thats at least my thiughts on it. ive thought about doing the same thing on mine but have to many other projects going.

01-11-2008, 05:52 PM	#3
kahala boy Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navarre Posts: 1,087	RE: Windows and frames Thanks for the ideas...I'm like you, too much other stuff going on right now. Hopefully will have some time to attempt this project.....

01-11-2008, 06:43 PM	#4
X-Shark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 2,870	RE: Windows and frames It would help if we had a pix of what you have. CC, W/A cuddy,??

01-13-2008, 12:47 PM	#5
Creative Acrylics Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 68	RE: Windows and frames kb, give me a call at 479-8889 and we'll work with you on the design. Mike

01-13-2008, 05:37 PM	#6
kahala boy Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navarre Posts: 1,087	RE: Windows and frames Thinking about adding a hardtop and have the windshield all the way to the top...Any ideas?

01-13-2008, 06:34 PM	#7
Just One Fish Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Niceville Posts: 157	RE: Windows and frames I would think get the hard top done first then do the windsheild. but if your looking at making what x-shark has then thats a while nother issue. I have accualy thiught the same thing but I kinda like the wind and being able to look above the windsheild or threw it so im going to stick with what I have..

01-13-2008, 09:58 PM	#8
Voodoo Lounge Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,210	RE: Windows and frames Get the hardtop done, then go see Billy at the canvas shop on gulf beach hwy and look at the glass called EZ2CY. Its pricey, but good. Trying to modify all that framework will be costly, and you wont get it back. EZ2CY is not a soft glass like eisenglass, its stiff and clear as can be. http://www.ez2cy.com/gallery/gallery.asp

01-13-2008, 10:00 PM	#9
sniper Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: P-Cola, FL Posts: 2,254	RE: Windows and frames I liked the whole wind thing in my face till I had a flying fish to the right eye last season. I like windshields now.:doh __________________

01-13-2008, 11:47 PM	#10
kahala boy Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navarre Posts: 1,087	RE: Windows and frames Thanks to all for the help/replies:bowdown:letsdrink.. Hopefully I can do something soon...

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