[Rhodes22-list] PTE Question

[TN Rhodey]

Thanks to all for comments......I need to think this over. I shouldn't be 
surprised there are a couple of variations.

Thanks,

Wally


>From: Mary Lou Troy <mltroy at verizon.net>
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>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] PTE Question
>Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 08:41:00 -0500
>
>Wally,
>We added a zippered screen under the companionway flap of the PTE.  I also 
>made a large screen that can be zipped into the front of the PTE with the 
>plastic windows folded back. It's not perfected but it allows us to keep 
>our single cabin-top hatch open as well as get direct ventilation through 
>the open front of the PTE. You can't have enough ventilation on the 
>Chesapeake but the mosquitos come in clouds. I've often thought a large 
>piece of netting would be better for those hot nights at anchor. Someone  
>has suggested those nets for patio table umbrellas. We get a fair number of 
>sudden T-storms though and it's great to be able to button up quickly. We 
>also like the privacy at a dock. As usual the answer is "it depends" and 
>"it's all about compromise". With the mods, we love the PTE.
>
>Mary Lou
>1991 R22  Fretless
>Ft. Washington, PA / Rock Hall, MD & Swan Creek
>
>At 08:19 AM 2/22/2006 -0500, you wrote:
>>I am considering purchase of used PTE from a fellow list member. The PTE 
>>is in great shape but I am curious if any wish the PTE had more screens. I 
>>didn't realize the front windows contained no screens and more than half 
>>the sides do not have screens.
>>
>>In the winter I would not need screens but I only day sail in the winter. 
>>The lack of screens during fall or spring may be a non issue. In the 
>>summer I am concerned the PTE will allow enough ventalation. We sleep out 
>>often with pop top up and just a rain fly over the top. We leave 
>>companionway and pop top wide open and use 2 fans.
>>
>>I don't read complaints about lack of screens. So how about it PTE 
>>owners.... Are my concerns about ventalation justified?
>>
>>Wally
>>
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