Curtains....!

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Post by kmclemore »

eric3a wrote:Bingo!
Some ready made device I can plop in place. That's the solution for me. Thanks Frank.
Can make my boat look like an expensive limo!
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Will require drilling actual holes in boat!
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Post by baldbaby2000 »

I've never done curtains ... just don't feel the need ... but must agree that there's quite a bit of heat gain through the horizontal front windows. That's why I especially like baldbaby's idea, a roller sunscreen sold for automotive use. Thx Daniel
These roller shades use suction cups. I actually siliconed them in place to make them semi-permanent. I think the silicone could be removed if desired.

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Dimitri-2000X-Tampa
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Post by Dimitri-2000X-Tampa »

Is that screen mounted with suction cups? If so, it seems like gravity is likely gonna take it down one day.


On edit - oops, didn't see the other posts about suction cups. Anybody get these things to stay on for a long time without using glue? Personally, I'm more of a screwer than a gluer. The PO of my boat tried doing everything with suction cups and two sided tape...not really a long term solution and I've had to replace everything with screws now. Needless to say, its a much higher quality boat now than when he had it....just need to finish my deck lights mod now, got the wire fished over to the mast step. :wink:
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Post by Rich Plumb »

When attaching things to the inside liner, including the rails for my window curtains, I've found that the 3M two sided high density tape used to attach trim and molding to the outside of cars, works very well. This tape can be purchased at automotive paint stores. It works very well and holds with out coming loose. No holes need to be drilled and it can be removed with some patience.

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Post by beene »

Rich Plumb wrote:3M two sided high density tape
Thanks... I think that will work better than cups. Good tip!

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Post by Don n Cheri »

We have used the 3m re-positional hooks with great success in our :macx:

They are cool cause they hold strong but when you pull down on the release tab, release into your hand.

We've had them attached for up to 2 years and they just dropped off when we wanted to re-arrange things when the Admiral gets the urge.

We use the "tiny" ones to hold the lines we use for our curtain rods

try this link to see what I mean
http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Racks,%20St ... 8-Brand=3M
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