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29.04.2021 7:06:19
Weird, I have the same boat and was on the phone to a canvas guy about changing a few of my eisenglass panels today too.
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Weird, I have the same boat and was on the phone to a canvas guy about changing a few of my eisenglass panels today too.
What do you mean by aft deck coverings? are you thinking a carpet, as I was considering getting one custom made for my cockpit. be interested to hear what you end up with. Mine has the aft sink and storage unit in it, does yours?
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I think you'll find there is no standard, your rear cockpit is a different version to mine, and the one across from me in the Marina is different again. Have to say from the pic yours looks like it's not in bad shape?
This spray cleaner works wonders at removing the leftover grime and polishing the surface of the Eisenglass, leaving behind a crystal clear result.
It was recommended to me, and I am now passing on the information to you, the use of RX cleaner.
You shouldn't be afraid of cleaning your Eisenglass, all you need to do is take special steps as you work. The most important thing to remember is that you need to always work with wet Eisenglass. If it is dry, dust and dirt can scratch the surface. By wetting the surface with a wet rag, all the dust is moistened and turns into a soft mud that can be easily wiped away. This will reduce the bulk of the grime that is obscuring your vision. [links]
Aside from similar pronunciation, they also have another common characteristic: cloudiness. Isinglass is a powder, and Eisenglass will become opaque as dust and grim build up on its surface. Most people fear general maintenance around Eisenglass because they fear damaging it. It is common knowledge that if you rub dirt off Eisenglass, you can accidentally scratch it! This leads a lot of people to sit back and squint through the opaque windows in their dodger instead of doing something about it to restore its clarity. here
After this step is completed and the Eisenglass is now much better, but still dirty, it is time to take to professional cleaning products!
Eisenglass is the clear window sections of your dodger and cockpit enclosure. Isinglass is a substance derived from fish swim bladders. here
This spray cleaner works wonders at removing the leftover grime and polishing the surface of the Eisenglass, leaving behind a crystal clear result. [links]
It was recommended to me, and I am now passing on the information to you, the use of RX cleaner. more
You shouldn't be afraid of cleaning your Eisenglass, all you need to do is take special steps as you work. The most important thing to remember is that you need to always work with wet Eisenglass. If it is dry, dust and dirt can scratch the surface. By wetting the surface with a wet rag, all the dust is moistened and turns into a soft mud that can be easily wiped away. This will reduce the bulk of the grime that is obscuring your vision.
Aside from similar pronunciation, they also have another common characteristic: cloudiness. Isinglass is a powder, and Eisenglass will become opaque as dust and grim build up on its surface. Most people fear general maintenance around Eisenglass because they fear damaging it. It is common knowledge that if you rub dirt off Eisenglass, you can accidentally scratch it! This leads a lot of people to sit back and squint through the opaque windows in their dodger instead of doing something about it to restore its clarity.
After this step is completed and the Eisenglass is now much better, but still dirty, it is time to take to professional cleaning products! [links]
Eisenglass is the clear window sections of your dodger and cockpit enclosure. Isinglass is a substance derived from fish swim bladders. [links]
We’re lumping polycarbonate and acrylic windows together because they’re very similar; both are only moderately flexible, and can’t be rolled up. Where there’s enough clearance space in some cases it can be used as an opening, but only when there’s sufficient room to swing the entire panel up or aside and secure it, usually to the underside of a hard-top. Polycarbonate (offered by manufacturers like Rainier) is considered virtually unbreakable, but it’s expensive and can scratch more easily than acrylic. Acrylic, on the other hand, is still quite strong if not up to polycarbonate’s level, and it has better UV resistance. One popular example is EZ2CY.
In some cases, cold-weather anglers can use canvass and clear canvass to turn a center console into a cabin boat… sort of.
Let’s be honest, people: clear canvass for boats is not exactly a sexy subject.more
While these semi-rigid materials can’t be rolled, in many cases they’re still flexible enough to make gentle curves and bends around pipework and windshields. They also usually offer better seals against wind, rain, and spray, when compared to polyvinyl, since they secure in tracks as opposed to being zipped or snapped in place. On top of that, they aren’t subject to as much shrinkage as polyvinyl. So they maintain their fit over the years, while it may become a struggle to get aged polyvinyl to snap or zip in place where it fit a season or two ago.
The material is measured in mils (a mil is .001 of an inch) and is commonly seen in 20 to 60 mils with 40 proving the most popular. As one might expect, thicker polyvinyl sheets cost more than thinner ones but all other things being equal, they’ll last longer, too. However, there are a couple of down-sides to consider. Most importantly, the thicker the material is, the tougher it is to roll up. So if you’re fitting a panel that needs to be frequently rolled and unrolled, you may actually be happier going with lighter material. Secondly, the thicker the clear canvass is, the stronger the visual distortion is where the panel bends. This may be a non-issue with a rear curtain closing off the back of a bridgedeck, but is worth considering for a piece of clear canvass that’s up at the helm.
Some people leave the curtains up all year. I don't like this method. There is nothing like a full inspection, cleaning and polishing to extend the life of these in my opinion.
I have done this every year on two Gradys and found it more than acceptable.
- Take them down at the end of the season. Wash the fabric and glass, rinse well and let air dry. Inspect the zippers and thread. For some reason the stitching on the current set of 06 white stamoid enclosures isn't as robust as the thread on my previous Grady. I've had each piece re-sewn over the past 3 years. Other than that, the enclosure has held up well.
- To store, I either roll around 6" pvc pipe and store in contractor bags on a shelf in my cool cellar or I simply stack them on a large table flat and let them sit. I cover the top one to protect from damage with some towels.
- In the spring, I use Meguair's 2 step cleaner and polish and then treat with Plexus. There is another aerospace protectant that is does the same as Plexus, I've tried this as well and both worked well.
- Finally, If you have issues (I have not yet, but expect to replace the enclosure in a year or so) reach out to AJ Canvas in NC. They can usually help if you need a replacement piece or a new set.