It s easy to cut and sew and is perfect for windows porch enclosures boat auto windows barriers table coverings and much more.
Adding screen to vinyl windows boats.
When it comes to marine vinyl window materials remember to consider the cost of each material and how that relates to its longevity.
Our huge inventory of new and replacement boat parts includes boat windows fixed portlights opening portlights portlights with screens and marine portlights in a range of colors shapes and sizes.
Excellent clarity and uv resistance.
The reason clear vinyl turns opaque then yellow and ultimately brittle is the loss of plasticizers most often due to evaporation caused by sun exposure.
The windows on offshore boats vary from between 5 16 inch to 3 8 inch thick.
A walk down any dock will reveal that plenty of boat owners neglect or mistreat their clear vinyl also commonly called eisenglass.
Sunlight is the enemy.
Boat window parts for sale search our catalog for boat window replacement parts including glass parts window parts screen parts and installation parts.
Double polished for crystal clear viewing.
We also offer 12 gauge transparent vinyl that you can use for patterning or to make vinyl couch covers.
Thinner 20 gauge vinyl is appropriate for sail windows enclosures and some bimini applications.
Read our blog to learn about the different types of marine window materials on the market today.
Hold a section of the clear vinyl up to the window area.
How you use your boat will dictate which material is best for you.
As a point of reference the large pilot house windows on a nordhavn 43 are 10mm about 3 8 inch thick.
Achilles crystal view vinyl the next generation clear marine window vinyl part cv 100 020 thickness part cv 30 030 thickness.
Cut the vinyl along the marks.
Polycarbonate lexan acrylic plexiglas and tempered glass.
Clear vinyl 54 72 wide.
Lead and phthalate free.
Use the vinyl marking pencil to trace the outer edge of the window.
When replacing boat windows you can choose from three glazing materials.
Let the sunlight in with new portlights and boat windows from great lakes skipper.
Items needed for sewing your own marine clear vinyl windows are available at awning and boat cover fabrication shops.