Coryton Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 20 minutes ago, vanessan said: My sentiments entirely. I am a big fan of large windows in a boat, like marshman I don’t have a problem with curtains. Some of the newer boats appear to have large tinted windows with tiny areas that open. I can’t see the benefit in them but I may be missing something. Clearly it depends on the level of tinting, but the trains from Cardiff to London used to have heavily tinted windows - presumably to make it easier for people to see their laptop screens. They made a nice sunny day look overcast and an overcast day look dreadful. And at night you could barely see anything. The new trains have nice clear windows, and blinds. (Well actually the windows aren't clear because they don't ever seem to be washed and they are filthy, but apart from that...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Coryton said: I think what I don't realise is the benefit from tinting windows at all. In particular I found it quite odd to pass a boat and not to be able to see the person at the helm. I guess I`m alone not liking to feel like a goldfish in a bowl when moored then and a lot of materials used internally fade in colour from exposure in time. Won`t have that problem with a light tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coryton Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 minute ago, OldBerkshireBoy said: I guess I`m alone not liking to feel like a goldfish in a bowl when moored then and a lot of materials used internally fade in colour from exposure in time. Won`t have that problem with a light tint. I see the point about fading. I don't have a problem with people peeking through the windows if the curtains are open though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, Coryton said: I don't have a problem with people peeking through the windows if the curtains are open though. Nor me - they’ll be closed if there’s anything people shouldn’t see! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Don't have tinted windows but do have outside window cover ( can't see in/can't see out). The main advantage of them is when leaving the boat, is it stops that damned leak (in heavy rain) that I have been chasing for 6 years! paul 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 26 minutes ago, vanessan said: Nor me - they’ll be closed if there’s anything people shouldn’t see! I`m not a pretty sight eating cornflakes in my PJ`s. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TostockTimonier Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 49 minutes ago, OldBerkshireBoy said: I guess I`m alone not liking to feel like a goldfish in a bowl when moored then Not alone, OBB I like to see the views and still feel I have a bit of privacy, tinted windows give me that feeling, so I only usually put up the curtains at bedtime on the shore side if the boat has them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 hour ago, OldBerkshireBoy said: I`m not a pretty sight eating cornflakes in my PJ`s. You wear PJs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 21 minutes ago, vanessan said: You wear PJs? You`re half right, I just used the term out of lazyness 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 hours ago, OldBerkshireBoy said: You`re half right, I just used the term out of lazyness Which half? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coryton Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, vanessan said: Which half? Do we want to know? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Just now, Coryton said: Do we want to know? If you don’t want to know, look away now........! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 3 hours ago, vanessan said: You wear PJs? He usually wears a thong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, vanessan said: Which half? There are some things that a gentleman never speaks about black out windows or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 12 minutes ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: He usually wears a thong C'Mon out with it who told you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Just now, OldBerkshireBoy said: C'Mon out with it who told you I just made it up, but thought it appropriate 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 hour ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: He usually wears a thong and is deeply involved with self flagellation! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: and is deeply involved with self flagellation! Oi! That`s only on the third Sunday of the month. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 People with tinted windows, should remember when the light is switched on they are perfectly visible... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, TheQ said: People with tinted windows, should remember when the light is switched on they are perfectly visible... Same applies for opaque & frosted bathroom windows, a fact my new neighbour in her new house doesn`t realise so forum members do I or do I not inform her? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 OBB, you inform her, but tell her its perfectly OK as her window is only visible from your house. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 On 17/08/2019 at 20:29, Andrewcook said: As to New Cruisers have got Tinted Windows I believe would it make any difference of the Older model Cruisers with its Hired or Private or Syndicate' have them flitted as it does gives it some privacy while on board plus it may cut down any intruders at the same time? What are the Forums opinions on this issue? Andrew Cook Right pot of marmite you opened here Andrew ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 5 hours ago, OldBerkshireBoy said: Same applies for opaque & frosted bathroom windows, a fact my new neighbour in her new house doesn`t realise so forum members do I or do I not inform her? Best post the pictures you took here first so we can help your decision. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Smoggy said: Best post the pictures you took here first so we can help your decision. Out of respect to the female members and the rules of decorum on the forum there will not be photographs, not that have any you understand. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Just do what I do, Let the B*****s go green. Its free and works just as well. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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