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| Author: | ry57pont [ Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | what is islaglass? |
i se it mentioned but not sure what it is. - Ryan |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what is islaglass? |
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| Author: | Sierra [ Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what is islaglass? |
ry57pont wrote: i se it mentioned but not sure what it is. - Ryan Isenglass refers to the clear, plastic windows/curtains used in the camper canvas. There are different types and grades (Strataglass etc.) but Isenglass is the most commonly used for camper tops on boats under 40'. Great shot Cap'n - very jealous of the covered slip! |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what is islaglass? |
Ooops. It was a borrowed pic to illustrate what full camper canvas with isinglass looks like. Of course I don't own a Maxum anyway. I guess I should have just posted a pic of our boat with the canvas up. So here you go.  Sometimes I do wish we had a covered slip, it would be nice. |
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| Author: | wkearney99 [ Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what is islaglass? |
ry57pont wrote: i se it mentioned but not sure what it is It's a generic term used to describe the clear panels usually hung to enclose the cockpit. The original term eisenglas or isinglass no longer really applies as that material hasn't been used on boat panels for ages. There's lots of different materials used for these panels now, clear vinyl (in various thicknesses), strataglass and others. Each has their own up and downsides. Clear vinyl rolls and stows, but strataglass and others have better visibility. Which ever you've got it's important to FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS for cleaning it. DO NOT use windex or similar products for glass as the ammonia and other solvents in them WILL harm the panels. Since there have been so many different materials used for this purpose there's all sorts of dumb 'wives tales' on cleaner alternatives (like using Pledge furniture polish). What might've worked 30 years ago on the crap sold then may well ruin what's on a modern boat today. When you stow the panels it's often a good idea to put some soft fabric between them to avoid one panel scuffing another (zippers leave nasty scrapes). I found it's best to use plain only white or light tan flannel. DO NOT use anything patterned as it will transfer to the vinyl. A single set of king size white flannel bed linens can be cut up into sections. This is a lot cheaper than buying the fabric at a shop. I put my panels on rolls and stow them in a sail bag. I put the front three on one roll, the two sets of side panels on two more, one for the rear panel and then one last roll for the starboard corner and entryway. Just DON'T stow them when they're wet. They'll cloud up and it'll take a couple of days in bright sun to fade the clouding. That and you risk having the fabric get moldy. |
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