Circular Deck Prisms for Boats

Deck prisms were used to let sunlight into dark and gloomy areas on the old sailing vessels of previous centuries but they are still very useful today, and certainly add a touch of elegance to any classic craft. These smaller lites are just the right size for many modern yachts and classic workboats. The short lite is 3 in. tall, the taller one 3-3/4 in. Diameter of both is 3-3/8 in. with the bronze flanges for both measuring 4-3/4 in. OD x 2-3/4 in. ID x 3/16 in. thick, drilled and countersunk for 6 flathead or ovalhead screws. The lites are replicas of antique ones used on wooden decks of older craft, but it is an easy job to fit them to a thinner metal or fibreglas deck and the bronze flanges could probably even be chromed if desired on a modern style vessel. An installation drawing is included which shows both the traditional install for a wood deck and a suggested method for a newer thin deck.

Price is $80. for each deck prism set, including fitted bronze ring drilled and countersunk for 6 screws. (The screws themselves are not included.) If purchasing two as a pair, we will discount the combined price $10., down to $150. for both, and we will try to pick each pair to match as close as possible as to colouring and appearance of the glass.

We may have some larger sizes and different styles of these lites available in the future, so check with us if the above lites do not fit your requirements.

(Added: 19th May 1999)