Stronger Windshield

[T Mac]

For those of you who have been discussing the need for stronger walk-thru windshields...
Here are some photos of a heavy, crafted, aluminum windshield frame. This is more stylish than others of the "West Coast, Heavy Guage"...but you get the idea.
The boat shown is a new "1925 Flex" (multi-species model) made by KingFisher in Vernon, B.C.

So I'm supposed to buy a boat I've never heard of in order to get a windshield that may or may not be a little stronger than the one I have.

How long have you owned your 1925 Flex in order to determine that it's windshield design is supior to all others?

[T Mac]

You don't have to buy anything. ?

Do whatever you want, buddy

I was addressing those who have been asking.
There have been people asking about stronger windshields...for several weeks now.
Trying to explain them in words hasn't been very effective.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
--- I posted pictures.

"UMMMMMMmmmmm"... I just looked and saw who all is on line here right now..
Gotcha...you are busted...LOL.

[T Mac]

Originally Posted by Uhhhmmmmm

How long have you owned your 1925 Flex in order to determine that it's windshield design is supior to all others?

Well, Uhhhmmmmm....These photos are an EXAMPLE of a "West Coast, heavy guage" style windshield.
All the heavy guage welded style boats out this way have them.

How do I know they are stronger?

Well...common sense and years of hands-on experience with both "West Coast style Heavy Guage" windshields and also Taylor type curved glass windshields tell me.

But...just looking at these windshields should tell any casual observer that they are strong.

Grab hold of one from the side ..yank on it...rock the boat... You'll see too.
It isn't a theory.

PS: and .............I made no claims of being "supior to all others".
<--- See that ... that's a smiley face.
That symbol, used like that, means I am kidding you. This time ... on how you spelled.

[NMG]

My last boat that I unfortunately had to sell before moving East was an 18 foot Thunder Jet all welded hull and it also had a windshield that was fully welded and integrated into the rest of the hull. T Mac is right. There is no way that thing was budging. I couldn't have damaged that windshield if I tried.

Honestly though folks, overbuilt is the norm for those West Coast all welded designs. It's just the way they are built and designed. You really have to see them to appreciate how they are built.

[REW]

Great post.
Why can't lund, Crestliner, Ranger, Skeeter, and other boats built in the midwest use such an excellent design?

Sure, it may cost a bit more, but at least the customers would be happy with the windshields.

REW

[lundeepv]

Why??? $$$$$$$$ is the answer.

[Juls]

Originally Posted by REW

Sure, it may cost a bit more, but at least the customers would be happy with the windshields.
REW

I'm completely happy with the windshields used on Rangers now days....
Use through bolts on the windshield, tite-lok on the arm's screws, and don't beat the crap out of the boat when driving it.

I think the biggest factor is probably the suspension seats installed in a lot of boats now. (And, I am in NO way saying people shouldn't buy and install suspension seating! They are a wonderful product.)

When I first learned to drive a Ranger it was without the bouncy seats and I was told, "If you feel it in your butt/back, so does the boat". With bouncy seats you no longer feel that stuff and can beat up your boat more than you would normally. So, it's important to keep that in mind to minimize problems.

Just my thoughts....nothing more....

Thanks for the pics TMac...I'm sure those that were asking appreciate it.

Juls

[Burr]

Originally Posted by REW

Great post.
Why can't lund, Crestliner, Ranger, Skeeter, and other boats built in the midwest use such an excellent design?

Sure, it may cost a bit more, but at least the customers would be happy with the windshields.

REW

If the owner doesn't beat his boat, which 99% of the owners don't, it's not needed.

That is omitting the 2-5% that are not installed correctly and come loose, which has nothing to do with the material the windshield assy is made out of.