Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 07-12-2015, 03:02 PM   #1
Guru
 
ancora's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,021
Put up the blinds ....

Installed the blinds this week-end, before and after photos...with a San Diego sunset thrown in...
Attached Thumbnails
Selene 009 (1280x960).jpg   Selene 008 (1280x960).jpg   Selene 007 (1280x960).jpg   Selene 006 (1280x960).jpg   Selene 010 (1280x960).jpg  

ancora is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2015, 04:26 PM   #2
Guru
 
angus99's Avatar
 
City: Signal Mtn., TN
Vessel Name: Stella Maris
Vessel Model: Defever 44
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 2,742
Very nice. Where did you buy them and what brand, if you don't mind?
angus99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2015, 04:35 PM   #3
Guru
 
N4712's Avatar
 
City: South FL
Vessel Name: Oliver
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 47 Hull# 12
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,607
Looks great!
__________________
Thanks, Oliver
M/V Oliver
Nordhavn 47 Hull #12
N4712 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2015, 05:47 PM   #4
Moderator Emeritus
 
dimer2's Avatar
 
City: Cameron, La
Vessel Name: Baobab
Vessel Model: Bayliner 4788
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,660
Very nice!
dimer2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2015, 08:28 PM   #5
GFC
Guru
 
City: Tri Cities, WA
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,406
We have mini blinds on the windows in our salon but I like the looks of yours better.

Thanks for the pics.
__________________
Mike and Tina
1981 Boston Whaler 13'
GFC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2015, 09:23 PM   #6
Guru
 
Codger2's Avatar
 
City: San Diego
Vessel Name: Circuit Breaker
Vessel Model: 2021..22' Duffy Cuddy cabin
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 6,691
Quote:
Originally Posted by ancora View Post
Installed the blinds this week-end, before and after photos...with a San Diego sunset thrown in...
Those are Hunter-Douglas Duettes aren't they, Ralph?
__________________
Done with diesel power boats! Have fallen in love with all electric!
Codger2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2015, 09:25 PM   #7
Guru
 
Drake's Avatar
 
City: Seabrook, Texas
Vessel Name: Small World
Vessel Model: Defever 50
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 611
Great blinds. We have the wood ones, but yours are much better.

Jealous.
Drake is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-13-2015, 12:35 AM   #8
Guru
 
Wayfarer's Avatar
 
City: Beaufort, NC USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,228
I have the same ones in my bedroom at home. I like 'em a lot.
__________________
Dave
Just be nice to each other, dammit.
The Adventures of Sylphide
Wayfarer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-13-2015, 10:13 AM   #9
Guru
 
ancora's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,021
Look for them on BLINDSTER.COM under "cellular shades." Easy to put up and they supply more than enough mounting brackets. After you put the mounting brackets where you want them, the blinds just "snap" into position. These are the mounting brackets:
Attached Thumbnails
Brackes 001 (1280x960).jpg  
ancora is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-13-2015, 10:31 AM   #10
Guru
 
Carolena's Avatar
 
City: DC
Vessel Name: Carolena II
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 32/34
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 635
We have similar blinds on our boat. What are you going to do to prevent them from moving around in the down position (ie so they are not banging against the window when the boat rolls). Our boat had velcro at one time, but I hated how it looked. Still trying to come up with a better option.
Carolena is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-13-2015, 11:04 AM   #11
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 265
In our Newell we had Villa cellular blinds. Light filtering in the living area (salon) and darkening in the bedroom. Loved them, really kept the heat out.
Ours had a leather wrapped valence around the window so the blinds were between that and the window and kept them from moving around. Maybe you could add valences? Really upgrades the windows.
folivier is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 07-13-2015, 11:07 AM   #12
Senior Member
 
Toolbuddie's Avatar
 
City: Huntsville, AL
Vessel Name: Sea Note
Vessel Model: Mainship 40
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 185
We installed these in our Carver. Loved them for a year or two. then the spiders moved into the cells. Great condo setup for them. Installed Velcro on the lower blind and the window frame to keep them in place when lowered. Gave a very nice look inside and out. Good luck, place a small NO VACANCY sign near to discourage spider influx.
They look great. Thanks for the sunset!
Toolbuddie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-13-2015, 11:07 AM   #13
Guru
 
Carolena's Avatar
 
City: DC
Vessel Name: Carolena II
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 32/34
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 635
We have teak valances that keep them in place when open. It is when they are closed and we are rocking at anchor that the bottom portion swings around.
Carolena is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-13-2015, 01:45 PM   #14
Guru
 
ancora's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,021
A neighboring boat got their "hold downs" from Camping World. Gonna give them a shot.
ancora is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Trawler Port Captains
Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. To learn more about this program read here: TF Port Captain Program





All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:39 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2006 - 2012