Acrylic ridged replacement

[northern]

Our upper helm window is ridged acrylic size 42 by 44 inches. It is in canvas frame glued to fabric and zippers into the rest of the helm canvas. It needs replacing. I have only found canvas shops that offer stitched into fabric not glued. Anyone have experience with stitching ridged acrylic panels. The panel can see up to 25 MPH when we are cruising.

 

[Skybolt]

Our upper helm window is ridged acrylic size 42 by 44 inches. It is in canvas frame glued to fabric and zippers into the rest of the helm canvas. It needs replacing. I have only found canvas shops that offer stitched into fabric not glued. Anyone have experience with stitching ridged acrylic panels. The panel can see up to 25 MPH when we are cruising.

I've been told you can't stitch acrylic and that it can only be glued. I had three canvas guys tell me that and one that refused to do that work. There's another type of rigid glass that can be stitched, it escapes me at the moment, it was a few years ago that they were replaced.

 

[Stee6043]

Are you averse to typical isenglass and/or polycarbonate that is stitched into the canvas frames? I'd wager it's what 90+% of us have on the fronts of our boats. Many of us cruise faster than 25mph

 

[Skybolt]

Are you averse to typical isenglass and/or polycarbonate that is stitched into the canvas frames? ...

There's another type of rigid glass that can be stitched, it escapes me at the moment, it was a few years ago that they were replaced.

Polycarbonate! That is the stuff that can be sewn in. I had that for years and works great, the only issue is regular Strata Glass will last longer. Polycarbonate will only last 5-6yrs at best when in constant sun light.