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- Joined
- Jul 15, 2012
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- 3,218
- Location
- Australia
- Vessel Name
- Kokanee
- Vessel Make
- Cuddles 30 Pilot House Motor Sailer
I searched through old threads regarding others opinion of reverse slanting windows in regard to water shedding.
I did find some great info, as well as some good laughs.
My boat has the "wannabe" windows, and I love the looks, the shade from the overhang, the non-reflectiveness, and how it sheds/avoids rain. Another bonus is the decreased chance of someone falling onto a window when on the foredeck.
As far as I know all other models of the same boat had conventional windows. They only made a few motor sailer versions and perhaps only this one has the wannabe windows to give extra room on the foredeck.
However - at least in my case, I still a bit concerned about knocking them out in heavy seas. Although the boat has a high bow for a 30 footer, it has a flush foredeck. This is great to shed small amounts water, although if a big wave rolled over my bow I'm sure any type of window would be knocked out. So far in waves up to 10 foot, the bow hasn't buried and I just get spray hitting the windows at a downward angle. Still, I tend to duck at the helm when a heavy spray hits.
I have thought about making up storm covers, out of 3/4" ply with a small single inner window, which I can keep onboard for emergency use. These could be fixed in place if unexpected heavy seas are encountered (preferably before the windows are knocked out). They would need to be attached them securely, quickly and safely in rough seas. Perhaps from the inside.
Has anyone seen anything like this?
I did find some great info, as well as some good laughs.
My boat has the "wannabe" windows, and I love the looks, the shade from the overhang, the non-reflectiveness, and how it sheds/avoids rain. Another bonus is the decreased chance of someone falling onto a window when on the foredeck.
As far as I know all other models of the same boat had conventional windows. They only made a few motor sailer versions and perhaps only this one has the wannabe windows to give extra room on the foredeck.
However - at least in my case, I still a bit concerned about knocking them out in heavy seas. Although the boat has a high bow for a 30 footer, it has a flush foredeck. This is great to shed small amounts water, although if a big wave rolled over my bow I'm sure any type of window would be knocked out. So far in waves up to 10 foot, the bow hasn't buried and I just get spray hitting the windows at a downward angle. Still, I tend to duck at the helm when a heavy spray hits.
I have thought about making up storm covers, out of 3/4" ply with a small single inner window, which I can keep onboard for emergency use. These could be fixed in place if unexpected heavy seas are encountered (preferably before the windows are knocked out). They would need to be attached them securely, quickly and safely in rough seas. Perhaps from the inside.
Has anyone seen anything like this?