"Brian D" wrote in message news:UZLad.231664$D%.200791@attbi_s51...

A portlight is a porthole designed to let in light ...from the sun (or a
curious neighbor's flashlight). It's not a light fixture.

gaspOh, no! I though it's purpose was to let OUT light, so that it
stays relatively dim & romantic below...or to see OUT to starboard or
port while speed-using the head when singlehanding in crowded harbors
on autopilot. Now if it lets light IN, then I have to keep CLEANING
the main saloon, and have NO excuse for misreading charts, and will
get NERVOUS if I can see ALL those boats while trying to relieve
myself or cook, this is a very bad idea...NOW I know why they used
plastic that CLOUDS, thank God for UV degradation!