Ah, good point about the "big hole" problem. My installation is on the
dodger and wouldn't compromise the interior if it broke. Many good
opening ports use glass - albeit in small sizes. However, I think the
area of most auto glass would be too large for the glass thickness to
withstand much bashing with waves, especially if it were flat.

Rufus

Lew Hodgett wrote:

"Ron Thornton" writes:

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Any reason why I wouldn't want to use auto glass in a boat?

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Possibly might be a problem.

Most auto safety glass will shatter into small pieces when hit, leaving a
major hole if used on a boat.

OTOH, laminated safety glass, while abandoned years ago for automobiles,
would simply crack when hit.

Might be some sharp shards of glass on the deck, but no major hole for water
to enter.

Talk to somebody in the glass business.

HTH