TOPIC: Isinglass Boat Windows

Isinglass Boat Windows 9 years 3 months ago #111220

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I have a 1959 Squall King with two windows that wrap around the front and side of both corners of the cabin. Originally these were plexiglass but are now covered with fiberglass cloth. I can't make new ones out of plexiglass or lexan because of the compound curves. The cost of having the work done is prohibitive. I have some 40 gauge
vinyl that I plan to try to use. Any suggestions?

Don

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Re: Isinglass Boat Windows 9 years 3 months ago #111233

HandyAndy Offline Moderator Posts: 1107 Karma: 102 Thank you received: 12	Build a vacuum box and make your own? www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2014/04/17/how-to-make-bubble-windows/ Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Isinglass Boat Windows 9 years 3 months ago #111242

Drb007 Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 196 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Do you have the originals for templates? What about a sign company or fish tank builder? They mold plastics all the time... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Isinglass Boat Windows 9 years 3 months ago #111246

zbra Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 16 Thank you received: 0	The outside shape of the windows is somewhat like a pyramid but curved, not square or rectangular. I do not have any templates. I am not sure that when I cut the fiberglass cloth out, it will retain its somewhat bubble shape. If they do, then hopefully I can use them as molds. Don Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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