Cost of replacing perspex wind shield on boat?

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The fly bridge wind shield on my boat is very badly crazed and I'd like to replace it. It's in 2 identical halves each around 1.7M in length and ranging from around 0.6M to 0.3M in height. As I think is apparent from the photo it is semi-hooped shape [can't think of a better description]. I have a guy coming to look at it tomorrow but I've no idea what's a fair price for making a replacement. Anyone any experience or idea please?
Have you checked out these jobbers?

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JUST NOTED Three dimensions? (Why would they do that!) No I would never attempt that. Not an amateur's job(y)
Strictly speaking it’s a two dimensional shape being bent in two dimensions but both of them are conforming to a guide as there’s usually a groove it fits into so probably not that challenging for someone reasonably handy
 

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The fly bridge wind shield on my boat is very badly crazed and I'd like to replace it. It's in 2 identical halves each around 1.7M in length and ranging from around 0.6M to 0.3M in height. As I think is apparent from the photo it is semi-hooped shape [can't think of a better description]. I have a guy coming to look at it tomorrow but I've no idea what's a fair price for making a replacement. Anyone any experience or idea please?
What's the make and model of your boat? (That could help) (y)
 

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What's the make and model of your boat? (That could help) (y)
It's a Fountaine Pajot Greenland 34. I think, from what has been said by others, the quote I have of circa €1,200 is not bad and the guy who makes it will have the responsibility of fitting it.
 

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Strictly speaking it’s a two dimensional shape being bent in two dimensions but both of them are conforming to a guide as there’s usually a groove it fits into so probably not that challenging for someone reasonably handy

There won't be a groove to fit into on the top edge.
 

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Hi IR, this may be a bit behind but have you enquired of the builders and /or asked on their Facebook / Instagram pages?
 

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Hi IR, this may be a bit behind but have you enquired of the builders and /or asked on their Facebook / Instagram pages?
Thanks. I'm quite happy with the quote I received #10 and will get it done in the autumn when time permits.
As an aside, the stb. side heads on my boat had no tank fitted when I bought it and I asked Fountaine Pajot if the could supply one similar to the port side one. They could indeed, at cost in excess of €4,000 plus shipping from France to Türkiye. I bought an off the shelf one for around €200.
 
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