How To Replace Vinyl Boat Windows

We can put new vinyl in your existing frame or replace the whole panel.

How to replace vinyl boat windows.

Clean your frames and cabin trunk thoroughly. We also offer 12 gauge transparent vinyl that you can use for patterning or to make vinyl couch covers. Boat windows can be either curved or flat. For detailed info view the repairs pdf.

So looking to replace the flexible window plastic on my cobia 265fc over the winter. Any sealant residue may affect the quality of the new seal. My plastic is pretty old which makes it hard to see through and some of the snaps are torn. They can be fastened directly to the cabin trunk or installed in frames.

They keep out the wind spray and rain and today s high tech glass can even reduce harmful uv rays so that when you think you re out of the sun you really are. A series of windows can be made to form an enclosure that will not only keep your boat s occupants dry it will help keep them warm as well. For example you want to choose thicker 40 gauge clear vinyl for dodgers biminis windshields automotive windows and convertible top windows. Thinner 20 gauge vinyl is appropriate for sail windows enclosures and some bimini applications.

It s hard to overstate the importance of windows on a boat. Life belowdecks needn t be dim and dismal. How to replace marine upholstery. It ll probably start to crack tear or fade in time and need replacing.

The nature of your windows will determine the kinds of material you can use to replace them. I know the best option would. If you spend a lot of time on your boat your upholstery gets exposed to sun wind rain and other weather elements. Let the sunlight in with new portlights and boat windows from great lakes skipper.

Eisenglass windows don t last forever and typically the frames and fabric can outlive the vinyl. Custom windows can take the finish of your boat to the next level. Eisenglass replacement is a large part of our repair work. 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.