Shade for wheelhouse windows

[pcatterall]

We have an open backed GRP wheelhouse. When it gets very hot the windows (on 3 sides) do seem to generate quite some heat so we would like a way to reduce this mainly for use when moored.
We do have an awning but to cover the wheelhouse this takes some time to erect.
Two 'solutions' come to mind.
1) some kind of reflective foil on the glass but we don't want to reduce visibility.
2) Setting up some kind of screening material to cover all the windows.

Regarding solution 2 I have seen yachts with some kind of 'translucent' white material fitted over the glass areas. This allowed a measure of light in but ( presumably) screened out the sun

Has anyone any good experience solving this problem? can anyone recommend a source for good screening material(s)

Many thanks

 

[RASilcock]

I had the same problem,There are two manufacturers you could google Phiffertex & Ferrari keeps sun out lets light in & you can see out,you can get all colours,white normaly used.

My local sailmaker offered me catamaran trampoline material which lasts forever I had him make covers for each window & hatches in black to match boat you can get white takes 5 minutes to put on & off, if I knew how to post photo it would explain all.

Get some thick polythene, tape over window mark out exterior shape add 2 inches for binding & poppers simple no mistakes.

I actualy left mooring with them on embarrasing,it is fairly difficult to line up studs & poppers without creases who looks. Rieaa

 

[dylanwinter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbYSgDnbeDc

 

[Rivers & creeks]

We have a 360 wheelhouse and this winter bought some roller blinds for about £5 each on ebay, they work a treat with fishing line each side they stay against the glass and give privacy in marinas as well as sunshade. We only have side doors at present so we're replacing two of the windows with glass cut to take an opening hatch.

 

[nimbusgb]

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