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04-04-2018, 03:51 PM
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Member
City: danvers ma
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 13
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Fly bridge mesh wraparound
After lurking here since last September and asking several questions about twins vs single and fresh water vs saltwater boats we going to Ohio to sea trial a Mainship 400 that we put a deposit on in January. One of the things my wife wants to add is mesh on the aft end of the fly bridge. I have seen many pictures of trawlers with this. We have small grand children and this seems like a good idea. I don't know what it is called,what fabric is used or how much it will cost to have it done or how it is attached. Any information would be helpful.
By the way the boat has only been in fresh water and is a twin. Thanks for your help.
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04-04-2018, 04:03 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Westerly, RI
Vessel Name: N/A
Vessel Model: 1999 Mainship 350 Trawler
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 4,055
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Sometimes called Spray cloths. Traditionally canvas. More commonly made out of sunbrella. They are lashed onto the rails. Any marine canvas shop can make a set for you.
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04-04-2018, 05:07 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 20,570
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If you want a mesh surround, look at Pfifertex or Pfifertex Plus. Sailrite sells it. Very easy to work with. You can buy 2” Sunbrella facing and make a binding for the edge. It folds over to give you 1” to put snaps or grommets in. The Pfifertex will sew on a home machine.
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04-04-2018, 05:31 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Seneca Lake NY
Vessel Name: Bacchus
Vessel Model: MS 34 HT Trawler
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 7,627
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Rochfordsupply.com
http://rochfordsupply.com
Also sells several different meshes.
They frequently have some good prices on seconds and overstocks. Worth a check if you want to try a DIY.
There are a couple of TF threads re DIY canvas projects.
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04-04-2018, 05:40 PM
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Guru
City: Gig Harbor
Vessel Name: Kinship
Vessel Model: North Pacific 43
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 9,045
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pmck, the replies you have gotten are good, if that is the type of thing you are talking about. You may also be talking about a netting that is sometimes put between rails/lifelines. This can keep small children and pets on board. That is a different type of product.
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04-04-2018, 06:22 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Merritt Island- Port Canaveral
Vessel Name: Jagger
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 41
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Agree with the above, good lunch at the sea trial!
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04-04-2018, 06:47 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Merritt Island- Port Canaveral
Vessel Name: Jagger
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Addendum1
Agree with the above, good lunch at the sea trial!
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Luck[emoji4]
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04-04-2018, 10:16 PM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,724
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Comodave
If you want a mesh surround, look at Pfifertex or Pfifertex Plus. Sailrite sells it. Very easy to work with. You can buy 2” Sunbrella facing and make a binding for the edge. It folds over to give you 1” to put snaps or grommets in. The Pfifertex will sew on a home machine.
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 What he said!
Mine doesn't have the canvas binding but that would make it even better.
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04-05-2018, 05:46 PM
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Senior Member
City: Olympia WA
Vessel Name: Waterford
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 37
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 191
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West marine has a nylon net that weaves onto rails that helps keep kids in without creating a "sail" to push you around. Inexpensive and easy to work with.
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-...08_242_003_501
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04-05-2018, 08:43 PM
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Guru
City: Gibsons, B.C., Canada
Vessel Name: Island Pride
Vessel Model: Palmer 32'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,358
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Fishing netting would be strong and adaptable.
At the second hand marine stores used netting in good condition can be found.
I've not used it for that but for other odds and sods.
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