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georgiaboater
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Initially Posted - 07/14/2007 : 20:27:18

Does anyone have "screen/netting" set up for use on their forward hatch or companionway and if so how...any photos?

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 07/14/2007 : 20:43:05

The best method I've seen so far consists of a piece of mosi netting with velcro stitched to the 4 sides and the other half of the velcro stuck to the underside of the hatch surround. That's what we're implementing too.

Paul

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newell
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Response Posted - 07/14/2007 : 21:16:22

My approach for some time now has been to use the fiberglass screen that is used for screen doors. It is easy to work with a if you have some simple sewing skills and can make a hem, you are in business. Just make a four sided tent and fill the hems with marbles. Drop it over the open hatch and, viola! no bugs!

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 07/15/2007 : 07:18:33

I use this on the front.

Here is a deal on one that might fit.
http://shop.catalinaowners.com/clear/clear-detail.htm?fno=20&group=332

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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 07/15/2007 : 12:50:28

For forehatch bug screen, I made up a tent as discribed by Newell and shown by Frank Hopper. I used some lead net weights I had lying around in the hem. The marbles idea sounds even better. Others have used a length of corrosion proof chain. I might also suggest including a thin rectangle of closed cell foam attached to the rear face for floation in case it gets overboard.

-- Leon S.

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At Ease
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Response Posted - 07/15/2007 : 14:07:54

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Frank Hopper
 I use this on the front.

Here is a deal on one that might fit.
http://shop.catalinaowners.com/clear/clear-detail.htm?fno=20&group=332
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

I just ordered a set of these...if they are as good as the price is high, they must be a fine product.

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 07/15/2007 : 17:55:42

I use a Bugmasters net for the forward hatch. It's similar to the above photos others provided above. For the companionway, I happen to have an old tent/sleeping bag netting I had bought for my son many years ago when he was in the boy scouts. It just happens to be a perfect fit for the companionway when the pop top is up/open. It fits all around and I use a big paper metal clip to bunch some of the excess matl near the mast/pop top area.

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Tolly
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Response Posted - 03/15/2008 : 10:20:24

Just a note and idea that I found yesterday while digging around in my boat. I was trying to get the moisture out of her yesterday when I found one more storage compartment under my quarter birth. Opened her up and to my surprise there were screens and frames in there. Apparently one of the PO's had made new compaignion door frames and installed window screens in them, also had made one for the front hatch as well. They slide in the slot just like the wooden covers do but totally seal the opening,there are two. With the top slid shut I have a sealed screen opening. The one for the front hatch was a work of art, it hooks into the latch area of the hatch and there is a think heavy foam at the back to press against the back so it spring loads the screen into the opening. This one does have a cut out for the slide lock arm. I will take pictures of them this weekend then see if I can get them posted.
Just thought I would share how they solved the problem of mesquito netting on this boat.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 03/15/2008 : 10:30:22

"velcro stuck to the underside of the hatch surround."

Sticky-back "Industrial Strength" velcro tape rocks. Cut off an appropriate length, peel the backing off the and bob's your uncle.

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JohnP
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Response Posted - 03/15/2008 : 16:35:45

If there's wind, there's no bugs. If there's bugs, there's no wind.

So I have 2 old 8' x 10' net curtains sewn together along the 10' edges to make a screen tent for the whole pop top and companionway. It's tied with a string at the mast and just sits there, keeping the bugs out.

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 03/16/2008 : 00:17:10

Tolly,
It is amazing, isn't it. I couldn't believe all the good things I found when I finally got every locker and bin emptied on Pearl

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