NE Sailboat wrote:
Last summer, along the coast of Maine, I was anchored in a couple of spots
that had mosquito's the size of turkeys.

I want to be prepared this summer .::: what do you all do about the
companionway to keep out the mosquitos?

I have been thinking of making a couple of companionway sliding screens ..
haven't figured out the method yet.

Any help? Thoughts?

On my previous boat I had hatchboards that had screens in them. They
were essentially frames to hold the screen. The new boat has a
powerboat style "patio door" so we were able to put in a roll up
screen door. However this won't work for most monohull hatches.

On a overhead hatches, we've added a mess of these and really love them:
http://uk.oceanair.co.uk/da/10495

We got ours at:
www.SSFabricProducts.com

about $150 and well worth it.

Besides the screens, you might think of carrying PIC coils or something
similar. I carry them and have a little holder that allows you to place
them anywhere, even hang them up. Not only will they repel bugs, they
will kill any that slipped in past your screens. Available at most
camping stores and on the web as well.