Shanty windows

[pikemaster789]

I know I have read the warning before. I have also heard the stories of the portable shanty's windows breaking. I have one of those general portables with the soft windows. At what temperature do they start to crack? and what can I do to prevent that?

[adkRoy]

What brand of portable do you have? I have had a shappell for 14 years and the window is still good.

[whitey]

pikemaster, i also have a shappell portable like adkroy. i'm not sure what temp they start to break at, but it does happen especially heating them up and cooling them down rapidly all the time. i try to take extra caution when folding it up to make sure the windows aren't getting pinched anywhere in between. i'll be honest with you though, mine have cracked anyways no matter how much caution i take with it. both of my windows have duct tape on the windows inside and out covering cracks. i'm not worried about what it looks like, just staying warm after all. i'm not sure there really is anything you can do to prevent plastic from cracking because of the elements, it's bound to happen at some point. 

[bdub78]

Something that has always worked for me is the clear packing tape, you know, for sending cardboard boxes and stuff...  Just layer it with a 1\4" overlay on the strips, your windows shouldn't crack, mine haven't in about 5 years.  Just be sure to change the tape every other year.

Also, start at the top of the window, makes removing the tape that much easier... Good Luck and Happy Fishing....

[bdub78]

Pike,

  One more thing, do both sides of the window, helps keep moisture out.. 

[perch-man]

Use 1\16 lexan it wont break like plexi or vinyl

[Bluefox]

Just bought a shappell shanty and the sheet with it says "windows are not guaranteed below -15 degrees F."