Windshield for my boat?

[BBogey]

Anyone know where I can get a small 24" wide, by approx 18"-22" tall, with around 8" returns windshield?<br /><br />I have an aluminum boat with a small side console. <br /><br />ALSO, I'm looking at putting in a bilge pump and after buying the pump and plastic fitting for the hose to exit through, I found that the threads/fitting aren't long enough because of the thickness of my transom. I don't have ANY kind of marine stores around me to speak of...any ideas on where I can find these items online would be much appreciated!!! I have SO MUCH to learn about this boating stuff...<br /><br />THANKS!

 

[MGuckin]

Re: Windshield for my boat?

Try here. Close but a little narrower. Or you might want to try a glass shop. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/horizontal-item.jhtml?id=0001392011725a&navAction=jump&navCount=1&indexId=&podId=0001392&catalogCode=IB&parentId=&parentType=&_D <br />Good Luck

 

[BBogey]

Re: Windshield for my boat?

Thanks! But not only couldn't I get into that Cabela's page, but I actually went to a Cabela's (we drove back east) for the very first time!!! Bought a windshield, brought it back, realized it was to short, and just mailed it back! <br /><br />But thanks anyway!!!

 

[MGuckin]

Re: Windshield for my boat?

Yup sorry link doesn't seem to work. Not sure why. It did when I posted it. I have 2 windshields this size on my bass boat.<br />Try a glass shop . Most will bend plexiglass.

 

[BBogey]

Re: Windshield for my boat?

LOL, thanks, but I thought the same thing...until our local shop said no way? Maybe I'll try another shop in a bigger town.<br /><br />THANKS!

 

[saltwateranglin]

Re: Windshield for my boat?

You can do quite a nice job bending plexiglass or lexan yourself with a heat gun and a jig made of wood in the shape you want your windshield. Place your plexiglass over the jig and heat along the edge you want bent. Use two heat guns and it will be easier on longer edges. I made several pieces over the years and they looked great. The edges can be sanded and buffed so smooth they will look clear.<br /><br />You didn't say how long your thru hull had to be or what size. You should be able to get nearly any size you need from any supply house like West Marine, Boat US, or Boater World. Watch out using metal...electrolysis problems.