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Initially Posted - 07/27/2006 : 22:29:28

OK here is my first question. I want to make a screen to fit in where the top two boards slide in and since the boat is at the lake and I am not does anybody know the dimensions of these two boards? I need the width of the top of the top board and the width of the bottom of the middle board and the height of the 2 combined. Finally how thick are they I'm guessing about a half inch or so. I have a power planer to shape it if I make it too thick. I plan on making a frame and putting some fiberglass screen in it so it slide down where these two boards go. What do you think?

Pete Hagar
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 07/27/2006 : 22:54:25

While some people use framed screens, I would not. I would rather either use snaps or velcro. The big reason is storage, I would rather be able to roll up the screen for storage as opposed to worrying about tearing the screen and finding a place to store it.
With a nice material (Sunbrella scraps?) hem you could have strong snaps and the teak hatch-board frames may already have snaps installed for the pop-top enclosure; if they don't then you can add snaps easily. My two cents.

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Response Posted - 07/27/2006 : 23:02:33

Yeah I agree, But I want to slap something together temporarily until I figure out a more permanant solution. Mainly I want to be able to ventilate this weekend. I can fabricate it in about 1/2 an hour if I know the dimensions.

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jerlim
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Response Posted - 07/27/2006 : 23:13:40

I've done velcro, which is quick and easy! How far away IS the boat?

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frankr
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Response Posted - 07/28/2006 : 07:00:06

Since the companionway is wider at the top than the bottom some people just use a small wooden strip at the top and another at the bottom with screen connectiong the two pieces (kind of like a scroll) . It can be rolled up and stored more easily than a full sized companionway.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 07/28/2006 : 08:30:10

If your looking for a weekend fix - adhesive velcro and some screen might do the trick. You'd have to use some goo gone to clean up, but it probably won't be to problematic.

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ilnadi
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Response Posted - 07/28/2006 : 08:43:44

The real quick fix is: <ul><li>take a large piece of screen (wider and about twice as long the companionway opening)</li><li>sew a ribbon, rope, etc across the top hanging out about 3 fet on either side</li><li>sew a few weights (or a short 1x1) across the bottom</li><li>tie the ribbon to the cabintop handholds, hang the screen over the companionway</li></ul>
"How did you come up with such an innovative approach?" you may ask.
I bought one

. This one has weights on the sides too, makes it sit very nicely over the hatchboard guides.
(http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/73639/0/0/screen/All_2/mode+matchallpartial/0/0)

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Response Posted - 07/28/2006 : 12:31:11

Thanks for that information, Sometimes the easiest fix is not thought of first!

.When we bought "Leprechaun" she came with a large piece of bug Screen,weighted on one end but nothing has ever been done with it. My wife wanted me to build a screen door,like we had on our Catalina 22, but I havent gotten around to it yet

,too busy sailing!. Now with your idea its very workable and STORABLE!. Thanks again..Just another reason why this organization is worthy!

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Response Posted - 07/28/2006 : 13:19:43

I can cut wood and slap somthing together with a numatic stapler but what the heck do you mean SEW??? LOL I gots all kinds of tools but no sewing machine. How ever I have wanted to buy on for years for the occasion repair that sailors need to do. Thanks to all for the great replies. For a quick weekend fix the self adhering velcro sounds like the ticket.

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Response Posted - 07/28/2006 : 15:37:49

to avoid sewing and carpentry go military surplus and buy a mosquito net from: http://www.fatiguesarmynavy.com/store/item/FA2315
and drap it over the pop top when needed and back in the bag when not.
Ron

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