[Rhodes22-list] Mosquito Netting Bimini Room?

[Julie Thorndycraft]

We have the pop top enclosure and also live in a very mosquito infested area
(as does Slim). We used it numerous times last summer and it worked great as
long as we got it up before dusk when the mosquitos start to swarm.

I do have to mention one caution with Deet, it can be hazardous to certain
plastics and finishes - it ate holes in the bottom of one of Dan's tents.
I'd be cautious with the bug goo that has a high level of Deet with
cushions, etc.
Julie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Alm" <salm at mn.rr.com>
To: "Rhodes" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Mosquito Netting Bimini Room?


> Hello Sheldon and welcome to the R22 list.  Congrats on your purchase!
>
> We have the "boom room" for our boat that encloses the entire cockpit and
> cabin.  It has standing headroom and its side panels can be removed or
> replaced with screens.  We think it's pretty deluxe and we use it a lot.
> That said, it's not exactly mosquito-proof.  It snaps neatly along the
rail
> but doesn't make for a perfectly tight seal.  There are also some spots
near
> the front where the hungry little devils can find their way in.  It's
really
> best as a rain or sun shelter.  Photos available.
>
> On the other hand, we also have the GB pop top enclosure that only
encloses
> the cabin top and companionway.  It has screens as well and it's fairly
> bug-proof--more so than the boom room.  Photos available.
>
> We don't have a bimini top and I've never heard of one being screened in,
> but I suppose it could be done.  I don't think you'll find specific
> measurements though because R22's are not all identical.  The biminis are
> different too as are the mountings.  It would have to be custom-made.
Have
> you asked Stan at General Boats?
>
> The good news is that DEET, the active ingredient in many bug repellants,
> has been recently found to be a lot less toxic than we once assumed.  Deep
> Woods Off is the best.
>
> Good luck and I hope you enjoy your Rhodes.
>
> Slim
> S/V Fandango
> Minnesota--where the mosquito is the state bird!
>
> On 4/27/04 8:38 PM, "Sheldon Green" <sheldongreen at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> >
> > Hello Rhodes22 Board!
> >
> > We are the soon to be (4//30/04) proud owners of a Rhodes22!  We have a
> > question for the board.  At one point there was a discussion regarding
> > mosquito netting and the use of the Bimini for a Mosquito/Bimini
Room(?).
> > Would anyone have any measurements, plans or ideas on how we can put one
> > together?  We'll be sailing on Barnegat Bay in NJ ( the mosquito capital
of
> > the world) with our marina on the Mainland. (Potential for many
mosquitoes,
> > green flies etc.) Any and all suggestions very much appreciated.
> >
> > Thank you!
> >
> > Sheldon & Robin Green
> >
> >
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