Laminated annealed glass has long been used in automotive windshields. Why? For one thing, the interlayer that bonds two pieces of glass together is flexible, intended to help mitigate head trauma upon impact. The laminated glass composite is intended to remain in place after glass breakage—broken glass adheres to the interlayer to maintain a barrier… Read more »
Van Dam Custom Boats in Boyne City, Michigan has been in business since 1979, and the company builds cold molded boats that include laminated glass windshields for operator and passenger safety. What is Cold Molding for Boats? According to Chad James, cold molding is a process that utilizes room temperature cured epoxy adhesive to laminate… Read more »
Sail magazine nominated the Top 10 Best Boats in 2023 and Ohio-based Tartan Marine made the list with its 455 Deckhouse Sloop. According to Wendy Mitman Clarke, Sail’s editor-in-chief, “Tartan’s new model is an intriguing hybrid that sails like a witch and offers true powerhouse perks.” While the magazine focused on many of the outstanding… Read more »
High-performance marine glass is a strong, laminated glass construction that offers improved resistance to high energy impacts and the risk other glass products may have as to fall-out. The better you understand this product and its proper specification, the better the chance of getting exactly what you wanted for your project. Here is a step… Read more »
The 2023 IBEX Show takes place October 3-5 at the Tampa Convention Center. As in years past, ProCurve Glass will be on hand to exhibit its high-performance marine glass. According to ProCurve’s Steve Miller, the show is a great opportunity for him to connect with customers and interested Show attendees. Marine Glazing for Boatbuilding ProCurve Glass… Read more »
As a supplier of high-performance marine glass, we have focused on safety in the design of all our marine glazing products. These products provide safety from accident impact, safety from the glass itself if breakage should occur, intrusion resistance, acoustical performance, and UV protection. The larger safety picture though, relates to the effects of climate change and… Read more »
Stancraft Wooden Boats Company has been in business since 1933. Originally founded in Lakeside, Montana, this Idaho-based company is known for its custom mahogany boats. Experienced craftsmen assist customers in all phases of development, from sketches and renderings through the various stages of construction. Before each boat leaves the factory, it is water tested for… Read more »
10 Upcoming Yacht Design Trends – TrendBook Trend Forecasting (trendesignbook.com) Transparency is one of the upcoming 2023 yacht design trends, according to TrendBook, which noted “Glass is an upcoming design trend which promotes the feeling of wider spaces, evoking a perfect harmony between interior and exterior.” The expanded use of glass to expand visibility and… Read more »
The number of large, commercial scale windfarms is expected to increase significantly in the United States over the next ten years. According to the Biden Administration, the 2030 wind power target is 30 gigawatts (GW). We are currently at 0.042 GW. Senesco Marine As the windfarm industry grows, so too will opportunities for support vessels to… Read more »
Bonded windows offer advantages over framed windows in marine applications. ProCurve Customer Service representative Steve Miller notes that customers are impressed with the overall performance of bonded windows. They report zero routine maintenance with direct glazed glass, as well as better aesthetics and easier installation. One customer commented, “Perhaps the greatest advantage is that if… Read more »