Oldersalt
Senior Member
- Joined
- Jun 10, 2016
- Messages
- 204
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Pacific Star
- Vessel Make
- 1990 Grand Banks 32 #834
Hi,
We have a new-to-us 1990 Grand Banks 32 with no side window covers.
We want to add them, to lower heat inside boat and to minimize fabric fading inside.
So, 2 choices....
1. Exterior semi-opaque mesh fabric using regular snap fasteners. Pros: relatively lower cost, reasonable heat and light protection, Probably can remain on when operating from lower helm. Cons: hassle to put on and remove.
2. Exterior fully opaque "Sunbrella" snap on covers. Pros: relatively low cost, probably best light and heat protection. Cons: Must be removed when operating from lower helm.
3. Interior mini-blinds. Pros: Most attractive, operable from inside the boat. Will definitely reduce the light but what about the heat? Cons: probably higher cost (but I haven't checked yet),
Big Question: Does anybody know the comparative interior heat reduction value of interior versus exterior window covers? Will the mini-blinds reduce the heat as well as the light?
2nd Question: Any other ideas?
Thanks for your help!!
Oldersalt
1990 GB 32 "Polar Star"
San Francisco Bay
We have a new-to-us 1990 Grand Banks 32 with no side window covers.
We want to add them, to lower heat inside boat and to minimize fabric fading inside.
So, 2 choices....
1. Exterior semi-opaque mesh fabric using regular snap fasteners. Pros: relatively lower cost, reasonable heat and light protection, Probably can remain on when operating from lower helm. Cons: hassle to put on and remove.
2. Exterior fully opaque "Sunbrella" snap on covers. Pros: relatively low cost, probably best light and heat protection. Cons: Must be removed when operating from lower helm.
3. Interior mini-blinds. Pros: Most attractive, operable from inside the boat. Will definitely reduce the light but what about the heat? Cons: probably higher cost (but I haven't checked yet),
Big Question: Does anybody know the comparative interior heat reduction value of interior versus exterior window covers? Will the mini-blinds reduce the heat as well as the light?
2nd Question: Any other ideas?
Thanks for your help!!
Oldersalt
1990 GB 32 "Polar Star"
San Francisco Bay