Strataglass vs 40mm plastic

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jmunro123

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Gran Bend, Great Lakes
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2004 Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht
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8.1's
I am replacing my canvas and the canvas shop is suggesting Strataglass for the windsheild. Its not a big increase in cost but I was wondering what the thoughts are from the Forum members. Do you think Strataglass makes that big of a difference?
 
I had isinglass, and now have strataglass. Here is what I have noted: Strataglass somehow stays cleaner longer. It seems to be easier to see through, not sure how to explain that, but it does.
I'd pay the extra $ for strataglass. On my 300 Sundancer, the upcharge was about $100.
 
I just replaced mine with Strataglass in the back. It does stay cleaner longer due to the coating on it, and you have to use their recommended products which put a was-like finish on it to repel water. The optics are much better than Eisenglass. We used 30mm Strata glass.

For the front, seriously consider getting hard-plastic windows. Most of our friends have done so (including us). They can not be rolled, but are thin and somewhat flexible. We designed our center window to unzip on the sides and bottom and swing up and snap to the bottom of the arch. The material is expensive, but the optics are as perfect as the windshield (or better) and it's supposed to last for a long time. The stuff is called Mercalon or something like that.
 
For the 4th time John....Makrolon!

And, it is one of the best additions you can make to a boat unless you insist on removing the front panels all the time.
 
Frank,

About how much money would it cost to install makrolon from the windshield up to the hardtop on a 44 da? And who should I contact?

Thanks
 
Don't know about the Makrolon, I'm having Rainer put in for $ 4,800, Bob
 
Is this the polycarbonate material?? I was just offered this as a replacement for my isinglass by MM. They said SR is going to this on the newer boats for the windshield. I've had some problems with the windshield isinglass and canvas...didn't fit properly, seals didn't line up with the windshield frame and leaks around the stitching.

Thanks,

Mike
 
I just put polycarbonate above the windshield on a 390 hardtop. Better visibility than the windshield! Be forwarned though that they have to have a wider canvas frame for some reason.
 
Yes, its polycarbonate, it is heat sealed to the canvas, no stitching, my buddy put it on his 48, 4 years ago, looks brand new, bob
 
Cost is going to differ by area and by the application method. The canvas guys who weld the seams have to recover the cost of that equipment. Makrolon can be sewn. In our area, expect to pay $2-2500 for the panels above the windshield and side panels from the arch forward if you have them.
 
my canvas with the makrolon 2 years ago was 5,000.00 and it looks like new and like your looking through glass not plastic.
 
I assume this is the same as EZ2CY? I have had EZ2CY on my last 2 boats, and what a difference, the clarity is incredible!

It is expensive, but worth it in my opinion...

Ryan
 
fwebster said:
Cost is going to differ by area and by the application method. The canvas guys who weld the seams have to recover the cost of that equipment. Makrolon can be sewn. In our area, expect to pay $2-2500 for the panels above the windshield and side panels from the arch forward if you have them.
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Now, can I go home?
 
Markolon, replacement here @ $ 2,300 (everything above the windshield), My friend just did his 460, I may replace my Strataglass if his MARKOLON looks better that my Strataglass after this summer. It is NOT EZ2CY, that stuff is very nice and very propriatary as far as who sells it and much more expensive.
 
: ) It'll only be a few days before I forget it again.
 
Here's some updated photos of the job on the canvas. To note: Front middle piece swings in and snaps to arch. Front 5 pieces are made of Makrolon, are very clear, and do not roll up. Back is made from Strataglass and is very clear. Back corners wrap around to avoid compound intersections of zippers.

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What are those blue fuzzy pole covers?
 
They are blue, fuzzy pole covers.

Apparently West Marine or some other store offered them for a while, and people in our area liked them, so most guys in our area have them installed to protect the glass. Also, they give a nice, 70's bachelor's pad home-like feel to the boat. Our local guy makes them when he does a canvas job.
 
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Add one of these to complete the look

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The glass does look great.
 
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