Rigid Enclosures

Rigid enclosures are made from a polycarbonate glass material, that provides superior clarity to your enclosure. These enclosures are still flexible to meet the shape of the boat, with outstanding impact strength, superior dimensional stability, high temperature resistance and UV protective coating to protect from 98% of harmful UV rays. Rigid enclosure panels should be stored flat and come with a custom sized envelope bag to prevent scratches when in storage.

Soft Enclosures are the most common type used in Chicagoland waters. They feature clear vinyl windows that can be rolled up to provide airflow and ventilation, screens can be added to keep bugs out, and aft curtains can be made of soft glass or canvas or a combination of the two. Protecting the cabin of your boat with an enclosure will extend the life of the electronics, the upholstery, even the flooring surface. It also provides needed shade and harsh weather protection for you and your guests.

Strataglass is the leading brand for flexible marine enclosure windows worldwide and has been for more than 20 years. Strataglass features VueShield™ a proprietary, highly engineered scratch resistant coating that enhances clear visibility and makes the product resistant to minor scratches and swirl marks that are common to clear vinyl products in the harsh marine environment. This proprietary coating offers additional UV resistance to protect the boat, passengers and furnishings from the sun’s harmful rays. Strataglass® VueShield™ seals and protects Strataglass maintaining its optimum durability, flexibility and extends the products life.

Strataglass is also engineered with a proprietary anti-glare additive that enhances clarity, reduces sun glare and improves low light visibility.

Strataglass features a 2-Year “No Worries” Performance Warranty and a useful life expectancy of many more years when properly cleaned and maintained using Strataglass Protective Cleaner and Strataglass Protective Polish by IMAR. 

Chicago Marine Canvas offers Rigid Enclosures in Chicago for:

• Fly Bridge Hardtops
• Fly Bridge Bimini Tops
• Dodger Windows
• Convertible Tops
• And More