Boat and yacht window shades, cut to fit.
Exterior mesh shades that stop the heat before it ever reaches your glass. EZ Snap knitted mesh blocks up to 90% of the heat, so your cabin stays cool at anchor or at the dock without running the AC, while you still cut the glare and see right out. Patented no-drill snap studs hold on marine surfaces, and every panel cuts to fit any cabin window or windshield with household scissors. No holes in your boat.
Precut sizes, or a custom kit cut to your windows
A cooler cabin, no drilling, no compromise on the view.
Keep the cabin livable without running the generator
Interior blinds trap heat between the glass and the fabric, so the sun has already cooked the cabin before the shade does anything. EZ Snap works on the outside, stopping up to 90% of the heat before it reaches the window. That keeps the salon and berths comfortable at the dock or at anchor, so you can lean on the AC less, run the generator less, and still enjoy the boat on the hottest afternoons. The knitted mesh also blocks UV, protecting your upholstery, teak, and electronics from sun damage.
See straight out through a shade that holds on marine surfaces
Because the shade is a see-through knitted mesh, it knocks down harsh glare while you still watch the water, the dock lines, and the horizon from inside. Installation is no-drill: patented 3M VHB snap studs press onto the window trim or frame around your cabin windows and windshield, so there are no holes in your fiberglass or gelcoat. Cut each panel to fit any window shape with household scissors, snap it on, and take it off just as easily when it is time to run. It is a DIY job you can do at your own pace with no special tools.
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Will these really keep my cabin cool without AC?
They block up to 90% of the heat before it reaches the glass, which is the difference between a cabin that bakes and one that stays comfortable. Because the shades work on the exterior, the heat never gets inside in the first place. Most owners find they run the AC and generator far less, and many stay comfortable at anchor without it.
Can I still see out, and does it cut the glare?
Yes. The shade is a see-through knitted mesh, so you keep a clear view of the water and the dock while it cuts harsh glare and sun. From inside you see out easily. From outside it reads as a dark tinted panel, which also adds privacy during the day.
Will the snaps actually hold on a boat?
The snap studs use patented 3M VHB adhesive, the same industrial bonding tape used in marine and automotive builds. Applied to a clean, dry surface, it reaches full strength in about 72 hours and holds firmly through sun, wind, and spray. There is no drilling, so nothing pierces your gelcoat or fiberglass.
Can it fit my windshield and odd-shaped cabin windows?
Yes. The material is cut to fit with ordinary household scissors, so it works on any cabin window, port light, or windshield, including curved and angled shapes. You place the snap studs on the trim or frame around the glass, trim the mesh to match, and snap it on. Nothing about the fit has to be a standard rectangle.
Does it protect against UV?
It does. The mesh blocks UV along with the heat, which helps protect your upholstery, teak, dash, and electronics from fading and sun damage over time. That sun protection is one of the main reasons boat owners leave the shades on through the season.
How much does it cost?
Precut shades start at $24.99, and you can build a custom kit cut to your exact windows. Shipping is free on orders over $225, and the materials are backed by our Limited Lifetime warranty. Build your kit to see the price for your specific boat.
Build your boat shade kit
Precut shades from $24.99, or a custom kit cut to your cabin windows and windshield. No-drill snaps, blocks up to 90% of the heat, and you still see out.