screens for hatch and companionway

timebandit · Aug 5, 2011

This is from another site, it also allows use of the cockpit.
screen cockpit enclosure
Not sure this really counts as a project (other than the Admiral says it does). The creek and river we are on in NC has a major mosquito issue several times a year, so something is needed to keep them off if you want to enjoy the cockpit in the evening. I found a simple solution using a Walmart $30 screen siding that are sold for 10' x 10' canopy gazebo's.

I simply gathered up the the parts that attach to the gazebo frame with some line and I lay that over the bimini. The bottom has elastic straps that attach nicely to the bimini hold downs and it even has 2 zippered entries for easy access. Here is the Admiral enjoying the results of this 'project.'

justsomeguy · Aug 5, 2011

The Admiral looks pampered. My, what big winches you have!

doehunter · Aug 5, 2011

PopeyePete said:
1) I'm looking for a screen for the forward hatch above the V-berth of a '01 26X
2) I'm also looking for a way to screen off the companionway - hopefully cheaper than a $1000 dodger with doors.
Any ideas?

I boarded a 26 M in Havasu last February and the guy had made some really nice ones. They reminded me of a tennis racket frame but in the shape of the companionway. It was in two pieces to make it easier to stow.
Just a little wooden frame with screen stretched across, and it sits in the rails for the normal cover.
For the forward hatch, there are some ones on the forum's store that look pretty good, but are kinda pricey. 65-85 $ ??
Someone on the forum said he just cut a piece of screen and stuck velcro to it, and the mating velcro to the inside of the hatch.
That's what I'm considering for my boat. You just pull it off, roll it up and stow it. No frames!
Jim

vizwhiz · Aug 7, 2011

This sounds like a must-have for our S down here in FL.

screens for hatch and companionway

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