Founded in 1974 by Leon Sikkers, Tiara Yachts in Hudson, Michigan, is now in its third generation of boatbuilding. The company manufactures inboard and outboard luxury watercrafts. Tierra Yacht The LS 56 outboard-powered yacht (seen in the photographs) is described as the largest and most ambitious vessel in the company’s history. The flagship of the… Read more »
Yacht ownership is about more than luxury and style—it’s about responsibility, especially when it comes to protecting your vessel from the harsh marine environment. One of the most critical components of yacht window systems isn’t the glass itself, but the sealant that surrounds it. While often overlooked, this protective barrier plays a vital role in… Read more »
Laminated annealed glass has long been used in automotive windshields. Why? For one thing, the interlayer that bonds two pieces of glass together is flexible, intended to help mitigate head trauma upon impact. The laminated glass composite is intended to remain in place after glass breakage—broken glass adheres to the interlayer to maintain a barrier… Read more »
This has been a busy summer for the folks at Rothspeed, an after-market performance chassis and custom vehicle manufacturer located in Milton, Vermont. Their 100% carbon fiber SplitRay Coupe is now available and features a 6-inch wider cabin, an 800 hp custom engine and more. Weighing in at 2800 lbs, the Splitray boasts a top… Read more »
Van Dam Custom Boats in Boyne City, Michigan has been in business since 1979, and the company builds cold molded boats that include laminated glass windshields for operator and passenger safety. What is Cold Molding for Boats? According to Chad James, cold molding is a process that utilizes room temperature cured epoxy adhesive to laminate… Read more »
Passengers traveling in the light rail cars operated by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will experience all the benefits associated with laminated glass windows supplied by ProCurve Glass. These benefits include safety from accidental or intentional impact and less noise due to the flexible polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer used to bond the glass together. In… Read more »
High-performance marine glass is a strong, laminated glass construction that offers improved resistance to high energy impacts and the risk other glass products may have as to fall-out. The better you understand this product and its proper specification, the better the chance of getting exactly what you wanted for your project. Here is a step… Read more »
The 2023 IBEX Show takes place October 3-5 at the Tampa Convention Center. As in years past, ProCurve Glass will be on hand to exhibit its high-performance marine glass. According to ProCurve’s Steve Miller, the show is a great opportunity for him to connect with customers and interested Show attendees. Marine Glazing for Boatbuilding ProCurve Glass… Read more »
As a supplier of high-performance marine glass, we have focused on safety in the design of all our marine glazing products. These products provide safety from accident impact, safety from the glass itself if breakage should occur, intrusion resistance, acoustical performance, and UV protection. The larger safety picture though, relates to the effects of climate change and… Read more »
Stancraft Wooden Boats Company has been in business since 1933. Originally founded in Lakeside, Montana, this Idaho-based company is known for its custom mahogany boats. Experienced craftsmen assist customers in all phases of development, from sketches and renderings through the various stages of construction. Before each boat leaves the factory, it is water tested for… Read more »