Step 5: Install the Windshield.

The new windshield is then fit into the old frame. Be sure to line up the alignment marks on the frame with the windshield made in Steps 3 & 4, or the corners will not fit well, and the windshield may be off center in the frame. Fitting the windshield into the frame is made easier if done by working on the floor. The Polycarbonate is thin and very flexible, so don’t worry about it breaking or cracking while bending it into the curves of the windshield. It will need to be force fit into the frame, but will stay in place if not man handled too much. Test fit the assembly onto the boat. The leading edge of the front side will have to be pressed down to the deck to secure with nuts/bolts to the original fasteners. Re-use the original rubber seal if not damaged, or buy a new one. After you are satisfied the windshield is in the frame correctly, drill about 7 to 9 holes around the inside of the frame that pass through the windshield. Secure the windshield in place with stainless steel sheet metal screws through these holes. Be careful to not drill through the frame to the front side where the holes will be visible. Use short screws, about ½ inch.

Drill holes in bottom of windshield matching the location of the old bolt holes in the deck and remount the old deck bolts to the windshield using new stainless nuts, bolts and washers.

Attach new windshield assembly to boat. Peal off the protective plastic covering on the polycarbonate and wax the windshield. You are done.

This project can be done in one afternoon in just a few hours. The results are fantastic. And the price is right too.