Triton Boat Windshields

Why You Need a Boat Windshield Replacement

A windshield as the name suggests serves the same purpose as a car windshield and a
boat windshield replacement is essential if you have a faulty one. A boat windshield
deflects the air as you move through it and prevents your face from being constantly
buffeted by the wind, especially if moving at speed.

Some may say that you don’t need a windshield in a boat and this may be true if you
only use your boat for relaxed fishing trips, or trolling around and exploring local
waterways.

A windshield can also give protection in conditions of driving rain and can be an integral
part of the structure in boats with a cabin, adding to the overall strength of the craft.
Nothing lasts forever, however, so eventually you will be faced with the need for a boat
windshield replacement.

How to get get a Boat Windshield Replacement

Nowadays, the internet can let you search up a number of suitable boat windshield
replacement suppliers both for original manufacturers’ replacement parts and for
suitable alternatives.

Very often you can identify the correct replacement windshield for your boat and get it
shipped to you or to a local marine service shop to have it fitted.

Selecting the right boat replacement windshield is most easily done by making or
ordering a template footprint first, especially if it’s curved. For an older boat, it may be
that the best option is to make your own boat windshield from plexiglass which can be
bought pre-cut or cut at home with an ordinary hand saw and can be bent to form a
curve by applying heat.

The actual windshield can be fitted by anyone who is a reasonably competent
handyman or can be done by a dealer or service shop nearby. The necessary hardware
is usually supplied with the new screen.

UPD Plastics

Based in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area, UPD Plastics is dedicated to getting the job
done right. Fabricating since 1975, we have 45 years of experience in boat
windshields fabrication. Staring in 1975 John Carney as Customized Acrylics in Miami
Florida to Hialeah Florida as Custom Acrylic Creations continued till 1999 when UPD
Plastics was formed continued the same fabrication of Acrylics, and was reincorporated
in 2009 till the present day for a total of 45 years of Acrylic Fabrication experience under
the direction of John Carney.

From concept to completion we can help you replace the old parts from your boat with a
new modern look or the traditional appearance your boat had when it was first
manufactured.

Quality materials and expert craftsmanship are essential to this goal.

Let UPD plastics help you with your next project.