so I was bored and had time to spare, so I went sewing

[fred1diver]

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• fred1diver
• Jul 14, 2016

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• fred1diver
• Jul 14, 2016

so I had time, fabric and access to an industrial sewing machine, so I made some cockpit bags and a companionway screen cover, I would have liked to have some phifertex but I had this screen mesh on hand, going to be trying them out this weekend on the water.

 

[cb32863]

Nice! What did you use for weights on the companionway screen? Beats the retail price for sure!

 

[fred1diver]

I got some weights when I bought my DPV (underwater scooter) to trim it out and I had some left over, so the total price of the project is a big zero, just took the time to measure, cut and sew

 

[dscribner]

On my screen, I got natural aquarium gravel and filled tubes that I sewed into the perimeter. Worked great.

 

[Roland5048]

Years ago, when I made my hatch and companionway screens, I glued Velcro strips to the inside of the openings and on the edges of the screens. Gave a good seal that kept the bugs out. Of course, over time, the Velcro now needs replacing in some spots but, is an easy fix.

 

[fred1diver]

I did a hybrid solution, velcro around part of the top and only the weights for the rest

 

[carola]

Great thing to do when you have some spare time!! I wish I had more, I'm too busy recently!