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Soft Isinglass • Clear Vinyl
Roll up. Open up. Stay protected.
Custom soft isinglass enclosures in optical-grade 30 or 40-gauge clear marine vinyl, set in aluminum tracks with YKK marine zippers and Stamoid binding. Flexible protection, measured on your vessel and built in Riviera Beach since 1992.
1992
building marine enclosures in Florida
Optical-grade vinyl
30 or 40 gauge
40ga
Optical-grade clear vinyl
30 or 40 gauge
10+ yrs
Service life with care
5 to 10 years
5-yr
Limited warranty
On every enclosure
30+yrs
Building soft in Florida
Since 1992
The basics
What are soft isinglass enclosures?
Isinglass enclosures, sometimes spelled eisenglass, are flexible clear vinyl panel systems that enclose open areas of a boat such as the helm, cockpit, cabin, or flybridge. Unlike rigid acrylic, soft panels roll up or zip back for open-air running, then deploy in seconds when weather closes in.
EZ2CY® uses optical-grade 30 or 40-gauge vinyl, not commodity film, for maximum clarity and flexibility. Every enclosure is patterned on your boat and built in our shop. For maximum UV protection and built-in EZ Vent ventilation, compare our hard acrylic enclosures.
One product, four names
Isinglass, eisenglass, soft glass, and clear vinyl all describe the same thing: flexible clear marine vinyl. The spelling is regional. The material is the same.
The material
What goes into every soft
enclosure.
Every panel is sourced for marine use in high-UV, salt-heavy environments.
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30 or 40-gauge optical-grade clear marine vinyl
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YKK marine-grade zippers, corrosion-resistant, throughout
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Stamoid binding in Charcoal or Snow White, or Sunbrella
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Marine-grade aluminum frames and top and bottom tracks
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SolarFix® PTFE Lifetime thread, rated for indefinite UV exposure
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Stainless steel hardware: snaps, rings, and fasteners
Built for your boat
Vessels we build soft enclosures
for.
No two boats are treated the same. We pattern on your vessel, whatever you run.
Center Console
Snug helm enclosures that wrap the console, T-top, and electronics. Fit to curved windshields and rod holders.
Sportfish Cockpit
Cockpit, tower, and flybridge soft systems. A budget-friendly alternative to rigid panels with roll-up versatility.
Sailboat & Catamara
Cockpit dodgers, bimini extensions, and full cockpit enclosures. Lightweight and easy to manage under sail.
Also ideal for express cruisers, walk-arounds, and pontoon and tritoon boats.
The honest comparison
Soft or hard? Here is the
difference.
Soft isinglass is the right call for most boaters who want flexibility and value. Here is where each system wins.
Polycarbonate and Strataglass figures are published by their manufacturers. EZ2CY® impact modified acrylic UV, clarity, and yellowing figures per ASTM D1003 and D1925.
How it gets built
From measurement to installation.
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On-vessel measurement
We measure every panel opening, frame dimension, and track position, including curved windshields and multi-panel layouts.
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In-house fabrication
Each panel is cut, seamed, and assembled at our Riviera Beach shop on industrial marine sewing equipment, never outsourced.
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Professional installation
We install the enclosure and walk you through opening, closing, rolling, and securing each panel correctly to prevent scratching.
Care & cleaning
The right products make all the difference.
Florida's marine environment is demanding. Using the correct products is the single most effective thing you can do to extend the life of your soft glass panels.
âš Do not use
Never use Windex, Rain-X, acetone, alcohol-based cleaners, or kitchen scrubbers on clear vinyl. Store panels rolled, never folded, since creases become permanent.
EZ2CY® care line
Plastic Cleaner, Polish & Scratch Remover
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Rinse with fresh water after every trip to clear salt
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Apply EZ2CY® Plastic Cleaner & Polish monthly to restore clarity and add water repellency
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Use EZ2CY® Scratch Remover to polish out surface marks
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Keep panels on the vessel, since removal increases scratch risk
Make the call
Is soft right for you?
Step up to hard acrylic if
You want maximum UV protection, scratch resistance, and built-in EZ Vent ventilation for a flybridge motoryacht or high-end sportfish that lives in Florida sun.
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98% UV blocking and 91% light transmission
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10 to 11 years of clarity, 18+ documented
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EZ Vent ventilation, built in
Riviera Beach, FL • Stuart to Miami
Let's talk about your boat.
Tell us your vessel and how you use it. We'll walk you through the right system and schedule a measurement aboard.
Common questions