has anyone replaced the fwd windshield glass in a motoryacht from the solex tint to a smoked tint? i did my aft windows and like the way it looks and the amount of light it lets in. just wondering about visibility at night and with spray and rain.. i have a cracked window and some clouding in the corners of the others so i am replacing them soon. just wanted some input
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02-09-2015 07:10 PM #1
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Re: windshield replacement
Bill, from my personal experience, I run my boat at night a lot! The visibility from the helm at night is somewhat poor especially if any light from a gps or galley lights or salon tv is on. I could imagine that the visibility is going to be worse with tinted/smoked windshield glass.
my 2 cents only.Mario
1972 58' Hatteras Yachtfisherman
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01-03-2017 06:49 PM #3Senior Member
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Re: windshield replacement
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01-03-2017 11:20 PM #4Senior Member
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Solex is the way to go if you do any night running. It's available in laminated or tempered..
Walt
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Solex PPG is available just about anywhere. My old glass guy from work cut mine and polished the edges while I watched..but 75 bucks as I recall. Used the tech tips here to reinstall and got the rubber extrusions from sams
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01-04-2017 11:41 AM #6Senior Member
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Last edited by Gusshr; 01-04-2017 at 12:00 PM.
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04-03-2017 01:06 PM #7Senior Member
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few months now with plenty of rainy episodes, and no leak (we used caulking only). Will keep watching.
Gus....
Hatteras 53 MY, 1972
Boca Raton, FL