T&T: Covers for the front windshield

[Keith]

Sounds like you have Textilene now. White has the highest reflectance, so 
would be best to help keep the boat cool, but also gets dirty very fast. It 
doesn't really provide any insulation value however, although I've seen good 
canvas folks make quilted covers that do that. My pilothouse has large flat 
windows, so I got three sheets of that foam/foil home sheathing from Home 
Depot and cut squares to press fit inside. These work great... the foil 
reflects the heat and the foam insulates as well. I've measured temps on the 
window sills of 130F without these, and 80F (where my AC is usually set) 
with them in place. Cut my electric bill in half while in the marina.


Keith
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A carpenter is a whittler who knows when to quit.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kathie B" <flamingonc1@yahoo.com>



> We current have on our MS1 blue covers snapped on the outside of the front 
> windows.  These are a mesh type that let in some light and you can easily 
> see thru them.  Where would we go to either replace these with a solid 
> non-see thru white one, or get something for the inside that would provide 
> more privacy and keep out more heat?