Heated windscreen

[PCUK]

Anyone know where I can get custom made heated windscreen panes? They are flat panes and only need to be made to the correct size. Thanks.

 

[jrudge]

Given they they have elements in them I suspect it is not a cut to size item.

Trend marine supply most boat builders but it could be expensive. Is it standard fit ? If so try the manufacturer.

 

[rafiki_]

Not sure if Trend have ever included heater elements? Boats tend to use warm air heating. Mine uses the Eberspacher.

 

[snowbird30ds]

Sounds like a hideously expensive thing to get made to order, the eberspacher idea works well if you can get the ducting in, on my princess 30ds I had to build an extension into the helm position to get the ducting in.

 

[PCUK]

Using the Eber' is plan C, small electric fans are B but element heated screens are the most elegant solution if I can get them at the right price. I'll keep you updated if I have any success.

 

[trialframe]

The Hardy 65 at SBS had heated screens with embedded micro elements - similar to those used on some Ford car heated windscreens.

 

[PCUK]

That's what I'm after!

 

[Anthony]

I think Ford had a patent on it but that it has now expired, not sure how practical it is to make one off or low production runs given the need to arrange the elements inside the custom dimensions etc.

Ants

 

[petem]

These people sound like your best and possibly only bet....

http://www.heatedwindscreen.com/acatalog/FAQ.html

Note the caution about getting the elements wet.

 

[henryf]

My first port of call would be Tyneside safety glass


http://www.tynesidesafetyglass.com/products/heated-glass.html

We used small batch produced heated glass on the race cars to good effect and I can see why you are considering it for the boat. It won't be cheap but in marine terms might be bearable.

Henry

 

[IDAMAY]

I have electrically heated screens on the Trader 54. Unfortunately I am nowhere near the boat at the moment so can't get you any more info about them. They work extremely well and are much superior to the Eberspacher outlets I had on previous boat. They never seemed to have the power to clear a sufficient area of the screen.

It is possible that Trader Motor Yachts (01243 375211) may be able to provide more info.

 

[PCUK]

Thanks all, I'll have to get 'phoning.