Cracked 1979 Motor Cruiser Windshield...Help!

[bodega]

Unfortunately, while working on another project we hit the bottom frame of our windshield and cracks radiated diagonally and upward to the top of the frame. We have a 1979 Bayliner Bodega and have logged over 6000 miles in the last year and I am afraid this is going to be our most troubling repair so far. The glass is "almost" flat and I don't know if that is factory or just frame deformation over time and approximately 51"x36" and lightly tinted. Any suggestions on where to start? Auto glass shop? Bayliner for recommendations? I don't think there are any repair systems for linear cracks. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[a64pilot]

I think an auto glass place is your only real hope.
Try Bayliner, you may get lucky, it’s possible they have a windshield laying around since 1979. Can’t hurt to ask.
You need either automotive safety glass or tempered glass for it to be safe.

[Cheechako]

That's a 3 piece windshield right? I'd be surprised if they weren't just flat glass to start...

[bodega]

Thanks to both of you. It is a 3 section windshield with the middle section being split upper/lower with lower hinged. I too believe all the panes started flat. Will check with vendors after the 4th. Hopefully there is a little flex in the glass and frame/gasket combo.