What you need to know when replacing your boat

What you need to know when replacing your
boat's windshield

A boat's windshield, whether it is Pontoon Boat Windshield or any Addictor Mini
Boat windshield, can act as a shield to keep the wind from blowing around, especially at high
speeds. This shields you from the full-blast ocean winds or water in the open sea. Also,
windshields protect you from getting soaked in rain or seawater while cruising.
It's important to immediately repair or replace damaged boat windshields. You don't need to be
a prodigy if you have no idea what you should do.

The extent of windshield damage

Each crack and every other damage to the windshield have a story. It could be the rough seas or
windy days. Or a strange object hitting it. But it is always better to dig deeper into the causes
and discover how they happened.

Boat windshield damage is caused by stress and high pressure. Different boats have different
owners. Therefore, the amount of stress and pressure a vessel can withstand depends on how
it is used. This information can help you determine the durability of your windshield.

Once you identify the root cause, you will be able to estimate the stress and pressure that your
old windshield can withstand. To prevent further damage, the next step is to search for a better
material replacement or an easier installation.

How to remove windshield

If you are going to replace the boat windshield, you need to be able to correctly remove it from
its pane. The best thing is to be attentive to how the windshield has been installed. You can find
the screws by looking at the flat edge of a screwdriver. To remove all screws from the frames,
use the same screwdriver.

All boats will not have the exact same windshield installation. To remove a damaged glass from
a boat, one would need to lift the entire frame. It's crucial to study how the glass is installed
before installing it. If you're not sure about the installation, you can consult a window expert.

Take extra care if the windshield's glass has suffered severe damage or is in pieces. Broken glass
will not be easy to handle.

Measurements you will need

Before selecting glass for your boat, you need to measure the frame. Measure from top-to-
bottom and measure into every crevice to determine what type of glass fittings are best.

The most important thing in boat windshield install is to know the measurements. It will also
help to determine how many rubber grommets you will need. Also, screw holes should be
considered as not all screws are created equal.

The best materials

This phase will help you determine how the damage occurred. If the windshield appears to
have suffered damage without any apparent reason, it could be due to poor-quality materials.

There will be better alternatives to replace your windshield, so don't forget to keep your eyes
open for new materials.

An expert can help you determine the best type of glass to use to prevent similar damage.
Whether it is a windshield for Addictor Mini Boat or you want any other boat windshield or
parts like Pontoon Boat Windshield, Key West Boat Parts Catalog, etc.