Why is the windshield tilted that way
Why is the windshield tilted that way
I notice that on the high end boats the windshield is tilted inward Why is this ? I see it on ships too?
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Re: Why is the windshield tilted that way
Keeps light rain off the windshield, reduces glare in many situations and provides overhead room to mount electronics (and it looks shippy)
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Re: Why is the windshield tilted that way
Speed (wind) + gravity will drive water down/off the window.
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Re: Why is the windshield tilted that way
I have been that told one of the main reasons for the "Pilot House" windshield, which is tilted in at the bottom, is if you take a bunch of water over the bow a Pilot House windshield is less likely to be broken. Don't know if this is really true - I have taken a lot of water over our bow with no effect of the windshield.
Another reason - It looks way cool!
Another reason - It looks way cool!
Re: Why is the windshield tilted that way
Heat factor in PH when sunny! Is another.
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Re: Why is the windshield tilted that way
Know of a Parker that had it's window blown out. Which way does that tilt?
Re: Why is the windshield tilted that way
It just looks Cool!
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Re: Why is the windshield tilted that way
Parkers windshields have the normal front slope.
They also open outward from the bottom.
Very pleasant in warm weather.
They also open outward from the bottom.
Very pleasant in warm weather.