All boats, from speedboats to luxury yachts, endure a fair amount of abuse. Marine windshields are no exception. In addition to being exposed to intense UV rays, marine windshields need to withstand wind, water and salt spray. That's why special plastics are needed to make marine windshields. The following plastics are tougher and safer than glass and are designed to withstand all the wear and tear that the high seas can inflict on them. Cast Acrylic Sheet As the name suggests, cast acrylic sheet is manufactured using a process that sees MMA (methyl methacrylate monomer) liquid poured into a mould, which is then submerged in warm water to trigger the polymerisation process and set the plastic. Cast acrylic sheet can be ordered in different thicknesses, colours and tints, depending on the unique needs of the client. Polycarbonate 250 times stronger than glass, polycarbonate offers excellent UV resistance, as well as durability against high impact force. This makes it ideal