Window Shade Install Question

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Tim Paul

I'd like to install some window shades or mini-blinds on my '97 h26. Can someone advise as to the best fastening technique/device for this? I'm not sure if the upper interior bulkhead material is regular fiberglass or some type of foam material. I want to be sure I'll get a solid fasten before moving ahead with this project. Thanks
 
Dec 2, 1999
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Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
Contact Hunter Marine.

Tim: Contact Hunter Marine about any specific places that you may want to drill. This website also sells some very nice products to cover your ports and hatches.
 
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Paul H

Window Blinds

Tim , was concsidering the same thing myself. Saw an article in the archives or photo forum of someone who put one in. They look simple to install and they look pretty nice. It had a place at the bottom to fasten the blind so they wouldn't rattle around. I think he said he got the blinds at Home Depot. Paul H S/V Linda Belle 95 H26
 
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Tim Paul

Me too

Paul, I saw the same thing in the photo archives and that's what has me wondering. They looked very nice. I'd like to install the mini-blinds but want to make sure the mount is secure and longlasting.
 
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Tim Paul

The Answer I Got

I did speak with Hunter and they advised that the interior area around the windows is sold fiberglass. They recommended drilling pilot holes and using self-tapping screws dipped in silicone sealant.
 
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Paul H

Pilot Screws

Tim , How big a screw did they recommend? The guy in the archives used 3/4". Seems kind of big. Paul H S/V Linda Belle 95 H26
 
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Brigg Franklin

Use Velcro and a towel

I use a towel of the appropriate size for the window, or cut to size and bind the edge and Velcro at the corners. Put the looped (soft) pieces of velcro on the wall where the edges of the towel will touch and the hooked velcro on the towel. If the window is wide add a couple pieces toward the middle. If the top pieces of velcro are slightly longer down the towel than needed you can roll the towel up into a tube and reattach the rolled towel to the wall. If I want some light through a window I just use a thin white dish towel. In an emergency the towels can be used to dry dishes or hands. :^) This way I don't have to drill any new holes, the velcro can be peeled off if I no longer want it and I can change the color and pattern of shade by buying new towels. When it's cool outside a thick terrycloth towel provides added insulation at the windows and prevents condensation. They don't rattle and can be folded and stored anywhere. Works for me. Brigg
 
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