Florida is known as the “Sunshine State,” and for good reason the sun shines down on Florida for most days of the year. The Key West sees an average of 260 days of sunshine each year; Miami gets around 250 days of sun; Fort Myers, Florida, is bathed in sun for 266 days each year. All that sunshine, and the warm weather that goes along with it, makes Florida a great place to live, and the weather paired with the state’s amazing 1,350 miles of coastline makes the state a yacht owner’s paradise.
Fading Into the (Sun)Light
But while sunny days are great for boating, they are not ideal for your actual boat itself, especially for the interior of the cabin. Persistent sunshine leads to damaged and faded cabin fixtures such as tables and dashboards, bleached flooring or carpeting, and cracked upholstery in your yacht’s cabin. Fortunately, a high-quality marine window tint can effectively block the ultraviolet light responsible for faded cabin interiors and at a fraction of the cost of replacing your yacht’s damaged flooring, upholstery, or hardware.
A yacht is one of most valuable assets a person can own, and it deserves the best possible protection against damage that will impact its aesthetics and re-sale price. Regular, untreated glass windows allow sunlight to enter a cabin unchecked, and every day that raw sunlight fills your yacht’s cabin. It is in the process of slowly and steadily damaging the boat physically and reducing its value. Marine window film blocks 99% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays and reduces interior temperatures by blocking much of the warming infrared light as well.
Getting high-quality yacht window tint is an investment that lasts: Marine window film will remain functional and handsome for years, under most conditions. Some yachts will need no window tint service for a decade or more after an initial tint application. If you own a yacht in Florida, protect your prized investment with marine window tint. It’s a small price to pay for a lifetime of protection for your precious yacht.