My understanding was that poly-carbonate (Lexan) was tougher than acrylic (Plexiglas), but softer. In other words, poly-carbonate would withstand impact better, but would scratch more easily.
Gary S/V Kaylarah '90 C&C 37+ East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ On Sat, Nov 18, 2017 at 7:55 PM, Michael Brown via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I had thought that polycarbonate was "more likely to scratch" > compared to acrylic ( plexiglass ), and that polycarbonate yellowed > over time due to UV exposure. > > http://www.hydrosight.com/acrylic-vs-polycarbonate-a- > quantitative-and-qualitative-comparison/ > > > Michael Brown > Windburn > C&C 30-1 > > > > Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2017 14:36:12 -0500 > From: Brian Donovan <bria...@rochester.rr.com> > > Hi Bruce > > I replaced my fixed ports this past spring and I used 3/8" polycarbonate. > It is stronger and more scratch resistant than plexiglass. > I purchased it from Curbell plastics Rochester NY > > Cheers > > Brian > > Brian Donovan > 112 Frisbee Hill Rd > Hilton NY 14468 > (585) 313-1940 > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > >
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