What's that round thing on boat windshields?

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What's that round thing on boat windshields?

On larger boats/ships, there's often a round thingie on the windshield, with a non-glass center and a line (wire?) running to the center. What's that for?

I'm guessing it's a small heated area so there's always something to see through in weather?

2007-06-09 17:26:42 · 3 answers · asked by IGotsFacts! 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating

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and it's called a "Kent Clear View" windscreen

2007-06-11 03:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Not only is it heated but it also rotates at high speed keeping moisture off to allow good visibility.

2007-06-10 03:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by mark t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You are correct in your assumption, that is exactly what it is for.

2007-06-09 18:26:47 · answer #3 · answered by NauticalMike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋