"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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"Scotty" wrote in message
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Why do you need 'curtains' on a sail boat?

Scotty


"katy" wrote in message
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Joe wrote:
On Apr 3, 10:37 pm, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

It seems that my boat came with "drapes" in a track for
the portlights. I
took them down intending to wash/repair them, but they
basically fell apart
in my hands... must have been totally degraded by the
sun, original
equipment, or both.

I would really like to replace the drapes with something
other than material
that can be so easily degraded. I've heard about plastic
shutters by
Zarcor...http://www.zarcor.com/PeekaBooo/index.htm.
Someone have thoughts
about alternatives to the drapes besides this?

Besides, they're ugly and don't work that well.

--
"j" ganz


You could buy a sewing machine and make new drapes for
the cost of 2
Peekaboos. Line the back of the drapes with white UV
fabric.

Joe

...sunbrealla...you can buy itr online or sometimes you
can get scraps
from a local person that does upholstery and awnings
etc...for that
matter, if you're so inclined, you can make curtains out
of sunbrella,
too...I have a seabag that I bought years ago made out of
the
stuff...hjot pink and electric blue, and it has not faded
in the 10
years or so I';ve had it..and it's been through the
washing machine
countless times...




To keep the light out and have some privacy when she-who-must-be-obeyed
visists the boat. g

At your age, Jon, you should be proud to show off your sexual prowess to
others. If you still have any . . .

Max

"Maxprop" wrote in message
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At your age, Jon, you should be proud to show off your sexual prowess to
others. If you still have any . . .

Max

Don't encourage him. He may knock out the glass and turn it into a glory
hole.

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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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"Joe" wrote in message
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On Apr 4, 11:54 am, "Scotty" wrote:
Why do you need 'curtains' on a sail boat?

Scotty

They keep out light, keeping the interior cooler.

Joe

Yep... cooler also. Also keeps fading of the interior fabics down.
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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

Say what? If your ports are glass, almost no UV gets through them.
That's why fabrics in cars seldom fade. Not to mention that you should
have UV-stable fabrics in your boat anyway.

In fairness, Jon, I realize that Sabre uses those long, fixed Plexiglas
windows, and I can see why you might want to have drapes over them. Our
ten house ports are rectangular opening bronze ports with glass, and it's
not really easy to see inside the boat, unless you are right up on the
port. We've never used drapes in this boat, and I don't foresee us getting
them. We put a slip-on cover over the two ports in the V-berth to keep out
sun in the morning, if we plan to sleep in a bit. That's about the only
concession.

Katy is right--Sunbrella is best. It is tough, won't fade, and it won't
degrade with time.

Max

Well, something killed the drapes were there.. not just age I think. I think
they were ugly.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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"Scotty" wrote in message
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Why do you need 'curtains' on a sail boat?

Scotty


"katy" wrote in message
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Joe wrote:
On Apr 3, 10:37 pm, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

It seems that my boat came with "drapes" in a track for
the portlights. I
took them down intending to wash/repair them, but they
basically fell apart
in my hands... must have been totally degraded by the
sun, original
equipment, or both.

I would really like to replace the drapes with something
other than material
that can be so easily degraded. I've heard about plastic
shutters by
Zarcor...http://www.zarcor.com/PeekaBooo/index.htm.
Someone have thoughts
about alternatives to the drapes besides this?

Besides, they're ugly and don't work that well.

--
"j" ganz


You could buy a sewing machine and make new drapes for
the cost of 2
Peekaboos. Line the back of the drapes with white UV
fabric.

Joe

...sunbrealla...you can buy itr online or sometimes you
can get scraps
from a local person that does upholstery and awnings
etc...for that
matter, if you're so inclined, you can make curtains out
of sunbrella,
too...I have a seabag that I bought years ago made out of
the
stuff...hjot pink and electric blue, and it has not faded
in the 10
years or so I';ve had it..and it's been through the
washing machine
countless times...




To keep the light out and have some privacy when she-who-must-be-obeyed
visists the boat. g

At your age, Jon, you should be proud to show off your sexual prowess to
others. If you still have any . . .

Max

I'm not that old. g

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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Already own a sewing machine...

why am I not surprised by this.

Why don't you own one? Can't afford it? I've already repaired my sail cover
and dodger. Saved me a couple grand.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

* Capt. JG wrote, On 4/5/2007 12:29 AM:
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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Already own a sewing machine...
why am I not surprised by this.

Why don't you own one? Can't afford it? I've already repaired my sail cover
and dodger. Saved me a couple grand.

Scotty uses duct tape for all of his sewing needs.

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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Already own a sewing machine...

why am I not surprised by this.

Why don't you own one? Can't afford it?

I have two!

I've already repaired my sail cover
and dodger. Saved me a couple grand.

I made a Genny last year, and am working on a main right
now.

BLAM!


Capt Scott

"Jeff" wrote in message
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* Capt. JG wrote, On 4/5/2007 12:29 AM:
"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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Already own a sewing machine...
why am I not surprised by this.

Why don't you own one? Can't afford it? I've already
repaired my sail cover
and dodger. Saved me a couple grand.

Scotty uses duct tape for all of his sewing needs.

My old Genny has a lot of sail repair tape on her.

How was DC? It was cold and rainy in Hingham, I didn't
stick around long.

Scotty

"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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Already own a sewing machine...

why am I not surprised by this.

Why don't you own one? Can't afford it?

I have two!

I've already repaired my sail cover
and dodger. Saved me a couple grand.

I made a Genny last year, and am working on a main right
now.

BLAM!



Did it break or did someone shoot you?

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

* Scotty wrote, On 4/5/2007 9:01 AM:

Scotty uses duct tape for all of his sewing needs.

My old Genny has a lot of sail repair tape on her.

How was DC? It was cold and rainy in Hingham, I didn't
stick around long.

Spring time! Cherry Blossom Festival, temps up to the 80's. We came
home to a snow storm!

I stayed with a rich cousin. He gave me a ride in his Ferrari 360
Spider - awesome car but essentially useless. He's in the process of
buying a Doral Alegria, so he had a lot of questions like "do you
really need 3:1 scope when you anchor?", and "is insurance required?"
and "will I use the autopilot?" and "what do you think of paying extra
for A/C in the cockpit?"

If you run into him (or vice versa) tell him I said "hi!"

http://www.doralcorporations.com/bra...0&action=specs