Oceanair Screens

[alenka]

Has anyone fitted Oceanair blinds/insect screens on a Jeanneau?  They only quote Lewmar hatches in their sales blurb, which of course Jeanneau don't use.

[ianpowolny]

Alenka,

Have you seen this? www.force4.co.uk/department/brands/oceanair.html

We’ve had them on Affinity for 11 years. The shade blind is now deteriorating and the fly screen no longer fits properly due to being blown down and has stretched.

First few year they were fine.

Ian

[alenka]

Yes. I have been looking at this page but they cannot say if they will fit over a Goiot hatch.  They suggested I contact the Ocenaair UK distributor but I am not holding my breath until I am able to measure the inside dimensions. 

[moonshadow]

Just for clarity, Jeanneau does use Lewmar hatches in many of the newer boats.

[ForGrinsToo]

Our SO36i has the Oceanair shades/screens which work very well on our 4 Lewmar hatches.

Geoff

[alenka]

Alas I have Goiot

[Trevor]

Hello alenka,

I tried to locate a Lewmar screen for the forward head on our SO42Ds but they were discontinued. I then made it my life's mission to locate a new spring that had broken so I could repair the old blind. Once again, I was disappointed to learn such a spring is very difficult to find. In fact I failed in my attempts.

I then researched other blinds and found the Oceanair SRS-10-W was a direct replacement. It also required the plastic trim ( Part number SL5-SRS-PVC) to go between the blind and the hatch to finish it nicely.

This is the original blind.


www.23hq.com/yachtbird/photo/57893506/original

This is the state of the old blind when removed.


www.23hq.com/yachtbird/photo/57893523/original

This is the broken spring I failed to be able to replace.


www.23hq.com/yachtbird/photo/57893533/original


The new Oceanair blind comes as a group of parts to be assembled. Assembly is very easy.


www.23hq.com/yachtbird/photo/57893540/original


This is the assembled blind with plastic trim installed to go between the blind and the hatch for a nice finish. The plastic trim needs to be cut to length and cut to the correct height. You can see the joiner in the photo.


www.23hq.com/yachtbird/photo/57893547/original


The finished installed blind. In fact I think it looks better than the original.


www.23hq.com/yachtbird/photo/57893561/original

This is not the only Lewmar item that is discontinued on our yacht. We have a backlit, pushbutton sheet winch control button that has the push button worn through. I tried to purchase a new one. No such luck. Lewmar has discontinued this type of button and it is no longer available. It can be replaced with one that does not fit the existing cutout. Very disappointing.

Regards,

Trevor

[alenka]

Hi Trevor,

Thanks for sharing the info and photos.  Alas I need a screen that cover the Goiot ports not Lewmar, although I am sure your post will be a great help t other owners.

[MalcolmP]

Great info as always, thanks Trevor

Looks like they are now part of the Dometic conglomerate...

This is the nearest I could find on part numbers

www.dometic.com/en-gb/uk/products/climate/blinds/roof-and-hatch-blinds/dometic-oceanair-skyscreen-surface-_-217407

[Trevor]

Hi Malcolm,

Yes they are a Dometic product. They fit the Lewmar hatches perfectly so I am just glad someone took over from Lewmar to supply a way forward. I don't think too expensive as the one I purchased was AU$147 and the plastic trim was another AU$21. Not badly priced for a marine product and well worth the price to resolve a difficult issue.

Regards,

Trevor

[alenka]

It seems they will also make custom sizes!

Next trip to boat I will measure up and see how much they will cost.  I suspect custom sizes will be much, much more expensive.

[zaphod]

Our 39i has oceanaire screens on our Lewmar hatches. They work well, but are fragile. A couple are slightly kinked so you have to open them carefully and make sure they "accordion fold" properly. If I were to replace them I would look for the newer roller style blinds.

[Trevor]

Hello Zophod,

The blind I used did not have the "accordian fold" but rather simply had straight material for blackout and fly screen on a spring loaded roller. I know the accordian style as we have these in our caravan and they are quite fragile but the one I fitted seemed reasonably robust.

Regards,

Trevor

[shawnkaplan]

Trevor (and all)-

Super useful pictures - yes, I have exactly the same issue.  Not going to be able to repair the screen, looks like I need to replace the entire unit.  The OceanAir screens look like a good replacement.  I have a . 2007 Sun Odyssey 42 DS.  The current screens look a little "off-white" to me.  I'm in winter now so the boat isnt super accessible.  Any idea if the original screens are white or beige?  They seem to be in the middle currently.  Trevor, looks like you went with the white ones?  but this seemed to be just in the head, I'm replacing the main Size 60 hatches.

I also saw a brand called "SkyScreen" but they seem noticeably "cheaper" in design.  Agree?

-Shawn

[colinnz]

Hi all, I too am looking to replace my oceanairs as they look terrible. Also noted they were bought by Dometic but struggled getting answer from them.

Found them here - www.svb24.com/en/oceanair-cabinshade-hatch-shades.html

Pricey but going to have to try them I think at least in main saloon and fwd cabin for now.

[alenka]

They won't stop mosquitos getting in!

[Panache]

I had the same issue with the blind springs on our 36i. I tried to get replacement springs however they were not available.
Rather than go through the expense and hassle of purchasing replacement blinds I had new springs manufactured by a spring specialist - was a long process but way cheaper!
If anyone needs spare springs I have four spares available.
Send me a PM if you are interested.

[Trevor]

Hello,

Just to answer shawnkaplan, yes, I chose the white colour. Sorry I didn't see that question earlier. To Panache, well done in getting the spring made. I really tried hard to find them, determined that the original manufacturer had to get them from somewhere. I also tired to get them made but could not find anyone willing to do that in small numbers so I gave up.

Regards,

Trevor

[epernay]

Trevor,

Can I ask where you got the screens in Australia please?  We have a 45DS and need to replace the screens as well and found these at, of all places MyGenerator.com: www.mygenerator.com.au/ocean-air-skyscreen-roller-surface-blind-varied-dimensions-and-colours.html.  There seems to be a wide variety of prices and slightly different models available and I have not found anyone that has the plastic trim. Did you replace all the screens or just the one in the head?

David

[Trevor]

Hello epernay,

I bought the screen from Seabreeze industries in QLD.

www.seabreeze-industries.com.au/products/SKYSCREEN-Roller-Surface-2-888.htm

They delivered to the marina I was in at the time and supplied the spacer
plastic.

I only replaced the blind in the forward head as that was the only one that was broken.

I hope this helps,

Trevor

[lysandk]

I'm aware this 'semi old' thread is about Oceanair screens, so just to inform, that Lewmar screens are available. I've just replaced one size 60 in the front cabin of my 2008 SO39DS, and together with the optional 'Trim kit' there is no problem in replacing. Takes half to an hour. www.lewmar.com/node/20189 and www.lewmar.com/node/20191 ordered through a marine equipment store.

[Trevor]

Hello lysandk, that is valuable information because I though the original screens were no longer available. Thanks for updating us on this.

Regards,

Trevor

[athertop]

Hi, sorry to extend the already old thread even more, but I am looking at buying a Sun Odyssey 45 DS from 2008 which is desperately in need of new blackout blind/bug screen combo units to replace the factory ones fitted to both the saloon and forward cabin hatches. The original ones are pretty much shot as you can see here:





Anyone UK based in here who knows which units will replace these directly? I.e. without any change of design/modification of head liner etc? Or alternatively, is it possible just to buy/replace just the fabric? I really would like the finished product to look and work like new if possible.

I found this Dometic Ocenair model, but I am not certain if its a drop in replacement. Would appreciate your advice.

I am also considering replacing the blinds integrated inside the salon side lights and forward facing overhead lights seen in this pic as they are showing some mould spots:



Anyone have any advice as to where I could get replacements, or alternatively know how to go about cleaning up the mould from the type of fabric used for these blinds? They do seem a lot more exotic than those you would get for house windows.

Thanks in advance, Paul

[saltymetals]

Alenia, did you eventually find new blinds which will fit the Goiot hatches in the saloon and fwd cabin? FYI , I have measured up my hatches and they correspond with Goiot 49.49. Goiot supply a blind for this size but it is the accordion type which do not appear to be as robust as the roller type as found w Oceanair. Is there an Oceanair that fits our Goiot 49.49?
Andrew

[Valor323]

I did the research on this a few weeks back. If you remove the Ocean Aire shade from the ceiling of the boat, there is a production number on a sticker somewhere inside. If you give that number to oceanaire/dometic, they can make one for you. Production time is 6/8 weeks in the states from what Dometic told me. Good Luck.