25 Seafari Project

[Blue_Heron]

Thanks, strick, that was fast. I would like to talk to the company that made the original windshields and at least get a price. Do you have a company name and location?

My first choice would be to get a windshield made like the original, but if it's over $1,000, I'm going to look into making one myself. I would use a wood frame, probably cypress, and finish it with epoxy and clear awlgrip. I would glaze it with laminated safety glass. I want to have some brightwork on the boat, and a wood windshield frame would be a good fit, I think. I also need to rebuild the cabin door and frame, and was thinking of the same approach; epoxy and Awlgrip clear over cypress.

But that's still a ways down the road. Right now, I want to build a mockup windshield frame to get a sense of proportion. I want to set up the helm and passenger seat with a raised deck at a height where you are looking over the windshield when standing and through the windshield when sitting. Having the correct dimensions is a huge help, so thanks again, strick.
Dave