Thanks for checking on the mesh Pam. I'm going to use
fiberglass for the hatches, and am yet undecided on
the ports. I'm contemplating enclosing the back of
the cockpit now, I will post pics if I do. All this
sewing is keeping us in stitches....
Jim

--- Pamarno@comcast.net wrote:

> Dea Jim
> I checked the screening available at my favorite
> non-marine store/ Hardware sales.
> The finer mesh is no longer in stock, the bronze
> mesh is 14x16 industry standard grade in widths of 3
> & 4 feet.
> I considered the fibreglas grey and black, it
> could more crew tolerant (ie: elastic) and not sift
> broken metal onto my bunk or dining table as it
> corroded.The mesh looked to be finer as well.
>
> Bob Perry used the proven materials circa
> 1978...,for these little ships.
> Iam considering an upgrade to fibre glas screening.
> Aluminum would have been the choice, a decade ago
> for land dwellings. However, the salt air and
> aluminum is not a durable mix (witness, runabout
> stern drive mountings & hardware, pitted and
> galvanic bonding).
> Stainless steel is preferred, but availablity, cost
> and fabrication would be a consideration.
>
> The current use of fibreglas has proven it's marine
> applications as well as building applications, such
> as window screening, insulation and fire proof roof
> coverings.
> Ease of application and durablity is on the YES side
> of the evaluation.
>
> Mosquito net screening is also available for air
> chutes and cockpit enclosures, and is easily sewn to
> shape, apply with UV grey velcro (adhesive backed)
> and stowable. Great for the warmer climates.
> It is raining and 46deg at this 49th lat.
> Off to do inside boat projects. We have had two days
> of warm weather back to back and spring fever can
> only be cured with lots of soapy water to chase away
> the mold and grime of winter. I have it baaad!
> Pam Hooper
> Pamarno, Baba 30, #88
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Jim Swallow <lagartaboat@yahoo.com>
>
> > Hey Pam- Thanks for the great post. My first
> sewing
> > machine was a 1951 vintage Italian machine. It was
> a
> > real work of art, but I finally did it in and
> couldn't
> > find parts any longer. That's when I ran across
> the
> > used Sailrite. Anyway, back to the screens. How
> fine
> > is the bronze mesh that you have there? Is it fine
>
> > enough to keep out the maddening no-see-ums? I was
>
> > planning on "regular"(mosquito proof) screens for
> the
> > ports, and using the finer no-see-um proof
> screening
> > for the hatches. I know the finer stuff cuts down
> on
> > air flow, but they are a necessity here in FL.
> > Fair winds,
> > Jim Swallow
> >
> >
> >
> >
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