Boat screen

[Basil D]

Just wondering whats best for a new boat screen, Lenen , polycarbonate or acrylic , I know they all scratch but wich is most resistant to scratching.

Edited October 15, 2014 by Groper

[tassjo]

I think you mean lexan,used lexan on race car windscreen,yes they scratch but stronger than the others

[Basil D]

I think you mean lexan,used lexan on race car windscreen,yes they scratch but stronger than the others

lol Yes I ment Lexan

[Hundgie]

Lexan is Polycarbonate...thats just the brand...The polycarb will be the strongest but has poor chemical resistance, so be carefull what you wash down with.

[Basil D]

I've been told to use Acrylic. Can anyone tell me why ?

[valkie]

_{Poly carbonates are very suseptable to UV radiation.}

_{Its imperative to mout the screen facing the correct way or the UV will send it milky is a short space of time.}

_{poly is also quite soft and scratches easily, just the act of wiping the window down will scratch it and if there is any residual salt it will scratch like there is no tomorrow.}

_{The acrylic is harder and (unfortunately) more brittle, it will crack and break easier than the Poly, but is superior for looking out of.}

_So

_{The question is do you want to be able to see out of the window, or is it just a wind break?}

_{If you need to see through it, go Acrylic}

_{If its a windbreak, go Poly}

_{Hope this is of some help.}

[Basil D]

Acrylic it is