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Post by Seagem on Oct 2, 2012 19:52:29 GMT
I have an acrylic washboard and companionway hatch and I have been trying to come up with a solution to provide some privacy in the saloon at night. I berth 'stern to' in the marina so anyone walking past can see into the saloon through the acrylic washboard. Has anyone found a way of putting up a curtain, blind or other method of blocking the view yet still be practical for using the companionway?
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Post by MalcolmP on Oct 2, 2012 20:00:26 GMT
I had a sunbrella screen made up by a sailmaker which is external. I had this done mainly to stop UV degradation and had hatch covers made the same way.
I will take a photo next time I am at the boat, but basically it just press studs onto the top of the slide hatch - next to the inside of the spray hood then rolls down over the hatch then down over and outside the washboard. Rather than put press studs where they can be seen I just had a batten to weigh it down.
Works fine - you can even leave the hatch open on hot nights - the gaps around the sunbrella let in enough air
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moodybod
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Post by moodybod on Oct 3, 2012 7:41:59 GMT
We have a piece of canvass on press studs on the inside of the washboard which we leave attached and doesn't get in the way at all.
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Post by Don Reaves on Oct 3, 2012 10:09:56 GMT
I built a pair of doors for the companionway out of starboard. I screwed the hinges into the aluminum channel used for the drop-in boards, cutting the screws flush with the inside of the channel so the boards still work. The doors are very versatile, with sunbrella covers that we keep snapped on the outside most of the time. They swing out of the way with a light push, so getting in and out is easy. Don  |
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Post by Seagem on Oct 3, 2012 19:16:09 GMT
Thank you for the replies all. Moodybod, I like your idea. I was thinking of something similar fastened with stick on hook and loop but press studs would look neater. Don, very impressive looking doors, beyond my capablilities I think but thanks for the idea.
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Post by Tafika II on Oct 3, 2012 22:42:30 GMT
We have SO 42DS and made a Sunbrella cover with four snaps and a weighted (with sand) pouch at the front bottom. We can leave the hatch open, but covered. We have have privacy over the slide-in front plastic door, but it stands out from the door so still we have ventilation. We can also have the door removed and the hatch open and just the canvas. When no using the boat, it protects the two varnished teak boards bordering the sliding hatch.  |
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ubuysa
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Post by ubuysa on Oct 5, 2012 10:19:00 GMT
Our solution is a bit "Heath Robinson" but we just drape a towel over the hatch. Cheap and effective, it's also good for drying oneself with!
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Post by MartyB on Oct 5, 2012 15:05:51 GMT
A cold brew or two, a weekend and this links how to may work.....assuming one has the tools to do this project!
Otherwise, a sunbrella cover on the in or out side of the door with some snaps is probably the easiest and best solution.
Another option, I made some literal curtains for my windows, which are outlined in wood. I used clips that I could screw in that work like the clips on most if not all mainsail covers. A little easier than snapping on and off. If you need pics, let me know, I can take them later today or tomorrow. Where I am it is 8am as I type.
Marty
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Post by MalcolmP on Oct 21, 2012 8:22:57 GMT
I had a sunbrella screen made up by a sailmaker which is external. I had this done mainly to stop UV degradation and had hatch covers made the same way. I will take a photo next time I am at the boat, |
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Post by Zanshin on Oct 21, 2012 12:24:13 GMT
Awesome covers!!
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