[Rhodes22-list] source for insect netting

[Rod ELLNER]

Thanks for the info. I really like the Bimini but side curtains would be nice to block the low sun in the afternoons.

Rod

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On Jan 10, 2012, at 9:28 AM, Leland <LKUHN at cnmc.org> wrote:

> 
> Rod,
> 
> Here are a couple of posts from June of 2008.  I was thinking about draping
> mosquito netting over the poptop and bimini and then tucking it in under the
> cockpit seats.  I was surprised at how much netting was required.  For the
> difference in cost it might be wiser to go with the Boom Room.
> ___________________________________________________________________
> 
> Thanks everyone!  As always, lots of good ideas.
> 
> 
> 
> I contacted this company:
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> http://www.usnetting.com/HTML/mosquito-net.html
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> 
> For a 16 x 24 piece with grommets, they wanted $825.  The costs were high
> due to the grommets and the need to sew pieces together.  For the money I’d
> much rather tape/sew pieces together myself and use sandbags.
> 
> 
> 
> Lee
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> ___________________________________________________________________
> We’re actually thinking about spending a night on the boat and were
> wondering what would be the best protection against mosquitoes.
> 
> 
> 
> Bahama Bill W. had a great idea by draping mosquito netting over his bimini
> and then tucking it in under his cockpit cushions.  I have the bimini
> without the poptop enclosure, but I was thinking about doing the same thing
> over the bimini and poptop.
> 
> 
> 
> What would be the best means of securing the mosquito netting over the
> poptop?  Secure it inside the cabin with cushions or whatever?  Velcro or
> tie it around the poptop connection to the mast and poptop arms?  Secure it
> under bricks or weights on the deck?  Secure it to the shrouds?
> 
> 
> 
> I’m concerned about gaps for the mosquitoes to gain entrance or that the
> netting may get blown away.
> 
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> 
> Anyone know of where I can buy a one-piece section of netting large enough
> to cover the cockpit and cabin?
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> 
> Would mosquito repellent be easier?  What does everyone else do—just donate
> blood?
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> 
> 
> If we ever get into cruising we would definitely want the poptop enclosure,
> but we don’t want to buy one if we never use it.
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> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> 
> Lee
> 
> 1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
> 
> Kent Island, MD
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> 
> 
> 
> Bob Keller wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> What can I say - we love our Boom Room.  It has been one of the two best
>> additions we have made for crusing (the other being a fridge) that has
>> made it better than camping.  Next best thing to a 35 ft boat...
>> BK
>> 
>> 
>>> From: cover-man at comcast.net
>>> Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 16:39:55 -0500
>>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] source for insect netting
>>> 
>>> Rod,
>>> 
>>> At risk of sounding like a commercial, my boom room is constructed to
>>> protect both the cabin and the cockpit from wind, rain, and insects as
>>> well as the sometimes extreme sun of summer cruising with full
>>> ventilation. It is made to enable a 22' sailboat the comforts of
>>> week-long plus cruising on a ~29' craft. I can go into greater detail
>>> off-list, and Bob Keller may want to chime in from his many BR cruises.
>>> 
>>> Art
>>> s/v Mary Jane
>>> St. Pete
>>> 
>>> Have a nice day!
>>> 
>>> On Jan 8, 2012, at 3:38 PM, Ellner Rod <ellnerrod at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Jan 8, 2012, at 2:31 PM, Ellner Rod wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Hello everyone,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Does anyone have a source for insect netting to drape over the
>>> cockpit. We may sail Lake Winnebago in central WI. Well known for the
>>> lake flies or May flies. The netting might be useful to have onboard.
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Rod
>>>> 
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