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pfhlaw
#1 Posted : Monday, July 19, 2010 1:37:51 PM(UTC)
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I found a supplier of smoked (not bronze) plexiglass to replace my storm damaged windshield on the flybridge. This is Lucite 3/16" thick color #2074. He has six or seven 90" pieces that would span the front section and lots of pieces that would fit the side sections. $40 would cover the cost of the plexiglass. If you are interested let me know and I'll buy and cut a set for you. I have the pattern for a windshield and side sections to fit the early 1980's 32 FB.
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#2 Posted : Monday, July 19, 2010 11:51:19 PM(UTC)
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How dark a tint is this? How wide are the pieces? tryin to find some like this for my aft cabin windows on the stern, I'll measure them this afternoon. Must be this material because of the bend in them. Thanks
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#3 Posted : Tuesday, July 20, 2010 12:22:28 AM(UTC)
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Pieces for forward section are 16.5" x 96".
He has lots of smaller pieces that would fit the windows of an aft cabin.
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1981 32' sedan bridge
twin Chrysler 360 cu. in. 250 hp engines
Raw water cooled
Nimbus II
Home port: New Buffalo, MI
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#4 Posted : Tuesday, July 20, 2010 1:22:51 AM(UTC)
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Thanks Peter. I'll get some measurements later today and let you know.
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#5 Posted : Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3:29:37 AM(UTC)
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I have a 1976 32ft and could use a piece. Mine got damaged in the wind storm. Let me know your diminisions and I will check mine.
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#6 Posted : Tuesday, July 20, 2010 10:57:28 AM(UTC)
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From tip to tip the forward section is about 90.5"
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#7 Posted : Tuesday, July 20, 2010 11:11:45 AM(UTC)
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cannot get to Driftaway until this weekend. Does anyone know the windshield length for the flybridge of a 76 32ft?
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#8 Posted : Saturday, January 01, 2011 5:14:47 AM(UTC)
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Anyone know what type of plexiglass is used on the windshield of a 76 32 ft sedan? I need to replace my windshield.
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#9 Posted : Saturday, January 01, 2011 9:59:15 AM(UTC)
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Plexiglass is CRAP! Lucite is an entirely different material and vastely superior. Don't mix the two up or you'll be sorry.

I know the 1985 Marinettes came with Plexiglass up there since I shattered mine all to hell going under a RR bridge. The radio atenna hit the bridge, bent back and touched the windsheild, and that tap was enough to wreck the windsheild. Lucite would have survived.

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#10 Posted : Sunday, January 02, 2011 3:11:45 AM(UTC)
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I would think that Lexan or some other brand of polycarbonate sheet would be best. It is important that it be strong enough to support a person who falls against it, etc.

A 4' X 8' X 1/4" polycarbonate sheet is around $270 and comes in many shades as well as clear.


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