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Originally Posted by MidLandOne  Sorry, but you clearly do not understand. You should also take on board that your claim that if a rigid material deflects it will fail is totally wrong.
I have mentioned the problems in earlier posts and will be just tiresome for me to prolong the agony. I suggest you reread them and also ask yourself why if Lexan is so effective and "strong" it is not widely used for windows and hatches (in fact I have never seen it used for windows, as opposed to portlights, in anything other than an amateur built boat) not only in boats but also in other applications such as aircraft.
As I have said, in most countries people can use whatever they wish for non coded/class vessels. You are welcome to do so for your own vessel if you are not convinced so go to it. |
What makes you the expert on Lexan? You have presented no credentials, no factually supported statements and have made statements that are hardly substantiated by anything other than you. Your opinion is certainly valid but to tell people they are all wrong or novices for using Lexan would imply that you are an expert on the subject.
The fact is lexan is used in many boat window applications with success. Also, just because it is not used in airplane windows regularly does not in any way indicate that it is not worthy of being used as a boat window.
FACT: Harley Davidson uses LEXAN for many of their windsheilds, but I guess they are "amatuers"
Check this website out under "ocean going BOATS"
Boat Windows
More "amatuers" I presume.
Oh, and this one, look under LEXAN polycarbonate:
Plastic and Plexiglas
More "amatuers"...
Lookie here, a book excerpt regarding how great LEXAN is for BOAT WINDOWS
Fitting Out Your Boat: In Fiberglass ... - Google Book Search "amatuers" are taking over the planet...
Gemini Catamarans use LEXAN WINDOWS
Sailing Magazine : Boat Test
OUTREMER Catamarans USE LEXAN WINDOWS, but what do the French know anyway...
and of course many more that I dont have time to find and post.
If you want to appear as an expert on the subject then I suggest you present the facts that show people that you are.
'Nuff said..
Keegan