Window sunscreen

oceanpearl

Member
Aug 20, 2008
168
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Boat Info
400DB Searay 2001/ Sold
240 Searay Sundeck 2008
Engines
454 7.4 MPI Horozons
5.7 Mercruiser 300MPI
Need recommendations for sunscreen shading fabric that remains opaque and blocks the heat generated by the sun.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.:huh:
Thanks
 
There are two different levels of a sunscreen material called Phifertex. It's strong, blocks the sun and yet you can see through it from the inside. Any marine fabric shop or place that shades can probably make it for you.
 
We use a white cover for the glass. The areas and window under the cover Stays cooler, and still blocks quite a bit of the Sun.
 
I had a grey Sunbrella one on my previous boat (340DB) to match the other canvas. Then I had a white one made. The white one was much "cooler" b/c it reflected rather than absorbed the heat. If you go with canvas (as opposed to the perforated type) get a lighter color. Was very tough to keep the salon cool on days >90*
 
I like my Phifertex plus cover. I can see out of it but it blocks 90% of sun out.

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Realizing this is an old posting sailrite has the material
 

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