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Place a fabric strip along one of the edges of the cut window, working from the outside of the window. The side of the window that faces the water is considered the outside. more
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Place a fabric strip along one of the edges of the cut window, working from the outside of the window. The side of the window that faces the water is considered the outside. more
Line up the raw edge of the fabric strip with the edge of the window, with the body of the 2-inch strip lying on the clear window. The finished edge of the previously hemmed strip should be facing outside. more
Clear vinyl windows allow you to enjoy your boat in all kinds of weather. A series of windows can be made to form an enclosure that will not only keep your boat's occupants dry—it will help keep them warm as well. Marine-grade clear vinyl has been specially treated to resist the damaging effects of UV rays and is the recommended choice for boat windows. Items needed for sewing your own marine clear-vinyl windows are available at awning and boat-cover fabrication shops.
Start at a corner of the window and tuck the combined window edge/raw fabric edge into the fold of the folded binding. Run a stitch line along the inside edge of the binding, making sure to catch the window, fabric and both sides of the binding in the stitch line. more
Acrylic windows have hard surfaces and are very ridged. 10 to 15 years outdoors, sometimes people bring us 40 year old acrylic windows to replace. [links]
Working from your old damaged windshield or pencil drawing, even when it is on a napkin. If you don’t have either, you can bring us your boat or plane and we will make it from from scratch.
We will cut down your motorcycle windshield or make a new custom motorcycle windshield that is 2 inches bigger than your old one.
Polycarbonate windows have a softer surface than acrylic. Regular polycarbonate last 3 to 5 years outdoors.
Over the years we have made replacement windows for Russian Migs, submarines, wing tip light covers, vintage plane canopies, airplane gun turrets. Replacement car dashes and rear light or turn signal covers. We have made windows for solar cars, 500 dollar cars and for 15,000,000 dollar cars. Plus giant custom dome for show cars.
Watch the video to see all the steps required to add a window to your canvas. [links]
Have you ever found yourself wishing that your dodger or enclosure panels had another window? If you find yourself needing to bring a little extra visibility or light to your cockpit we have you covered! Follow our simple step-by-step video instructions for installing a clear vinyl window in an existing canvas or vinyl fabric panel.
We’ve found that the process demonstrated in the video is the best way to ensure that the canvas and vinyl take the same shape. To do this, we suggest sewing the vinyl down first, and then cutting the canvas out second. This provides a little leeway in cutting both materials—if you’re not exact, no problem!
Not sure which clear vinyl to use for your new windows? Our “Choosing a Clear Vinyl Window Material” guide and video (200558XHT) can lend a hand!
Deciding which type of vinyl to use for your particular project can be daunting, but Sailrite ® is here to help. The gauge (thickness) of the window material is the primary determinant when it comes to the material’s recommended applications. For example, you want to choose thicker, 40-gauge clear vinyl for dodgers, biminis, windshields, automotive windows and convertible top windows. Thinner, 20-gauge vinyl is appropriate for sail windows, enclosures and some bimini applications. We also offer 12-gauge transparent vinyl that you can use for patterning or to make vinyl couch covers. here
Complete your DIY dodger or make sail windows with our huge assortment of clear vinyl window material. This clear vinyl fabric comes in a variety of thicknesses and tints to match your particular environmental demands and preferences. We also offer clear vinyl covering for soft top cars, including Kal Glass Vinyl featuring an embossed U.S. Department of Transportation Certification Stamp, making it officially certified for automotive applications. Additional options include top-of-the-line O’Sea ® , Strataglass™, Regalite ® and Crystal Clear vinyl fabric. Sailrite is always available to assist you with your marine vinyl purchase. more
We provide some pressed and polished vinyl fabric, typically manufactured by Strataglass, O’Sea, Crystal Clear and Regalite. This is high-performance material featuring a single, thicker polished sheet. You’ll also want to decide how transparent you’d like your material to be. The optical clarity will help you determine which vinyl fabrics are best for your preferences. Generally speaking, the more expensive, pressed and polished vinyl products will offer higher optical clarity. For more information on which style to choose, reference our Window Material Buying Guide or Choosing a Clear Vinyl Window Material and discover which type is best for you. [links]