yobub
Well-Known Member
I am in the process of getting quotes for replacement canvas for our 400 Sundancer. While talking with one of the canvas shops the person expressed surprise that we take the front Isinglass windows out each time we go boating. She said most people leave them in.
I'm curious as to whether most people leave the front windows in, which leaves the helm enclosed, or whether you open your boat up when you go out. For me, the idea of boating from an enclosed helm or enclosed cockpit just isn't appealing. I want to feel the wind and smell the water. I want to be able to interact with people on the bow, and I find the visibility is better with the windows out.
I know some of this may vary regionally which is why I posted in the Great Lakes forum. Other locales are welcome to comment, but let me know where you are.
I leave the main top up, typically roll back the bimini over the helm, and pull the front windows, side curtain, and back curtain all down.
What do you do?
I'm curious as to whether most people leave the front windows in, which leaves the helm enclosed, or whether you open your boat up when you go out. For me, the idea of boating from an enclosed helm or enclosed cockpit just isn't appealing. I want to feel the wind and smell the water. I want to be able to interact with people on the bow, and I find the visibility is better with the windows out.
I know some of this may vary regionally which is why I posted in the Great Lakes forum. Other locales are welcome to comment, but let me know where you are.
I leave the main top up, typically roll back the bimini over the helm, and pull the front windows, side curtain, and back curtain all down.
What do you do?