A windshield assembly for a covered vessel includes a door section forming part of the windshield. The door section includes a door section securable to the vessel and being substantially contiguous with the windshield. The door section includes a door frame pivotable between a closed position and an open position, and a door panel mounted in the door frame. The door panel includes a selectively vented opening. The windshield assembly including the door section provides access to a bow area on a front side of the windshield and also improves air circulation, cooling and ventilation through the cabin.