Conversion to blinds..any problems?

[DavidJ]

I rather like the look of venetian blinds on boats rather than the dated curtains that I have on my S37. Any downsides of doing the conversion? Has anyone done it? Are there marine versions or do I just fit small size domestic ones?
Ta
David

 

[Whitelighter]

I quite fancy doing this as well. Will be interested tosee the answers.

 

[Nick_H]

The ones on boats are attached top and bottom, otherwise they swing around.

 

[DavidJ]

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The ones on boats are attached top and bottom, otherwise they swing around.

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Ah! good point, hadn't thought of that

 

[hlb]

So try conservetory blinds.

 

[jfm]

OceanAir are the biz for boat venetian blinds. They have website. The slats slide up/down on wires, to stop them swinging about

 

[DavidJ]

Oceanair look the business
They do a pleated blind
http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/ProductDe...6c-c9ac10a4ca34
Is this what other boats use?
ps how do I replace the long url above with a hyperlink?

 

[Brayman]

You wouldn't believe the types of blinds that are now available, it's well worth looking at specialist blind suppliers, they have so much experience eg blind-inspiration.com

 

[Garryt]

I Know on the later versions of my boat (F43) they seem to be fitted as standard.

"Rickp" a forumite may be able to help with anything Sealine. At least he may be able to tell you who Sealine use to make them!

PM me if you can't get hold of him and I'll send you his number.

Garry

 

[rickp]

Err.. think you're confusing me with someone else. I used to own an F43 - but I don't know who made the blinds.

I agree with jfm - OceanAir are very good. I believe Trader will even show you their brochure but then fit some taiwanese copies it you're really lucky....

Rick

 

[ralf2]

main prob with these blinds is the expense possibly 2 grand for a windscreen area.

 

[Garryt]

Sorry Rick!

I did get confused! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I meant Nick Seabridge

Seabridge Marine
nick@seabridge-marine.com
www.seabridge-marine.com
0845 0946218
07817653794


Garry

 

[Garryt]

Problem is......as soon as you mention blinds and yacht in the same sentence .......everyone thinks you're made of money!

 

[stefan_r]

I put blinds over the salon windows of my 46'...didn't tie down the bottoms or anything.

Because they are a reasonable fit they don't flop about when underway...or just pull the string and they gather up and still don't flop about.

Much better and cleaner than curtains.

Not sure what windows you are putting them over but not sure you really need tie down ones.

Alternative to tie down is to glue some magnets on the windowledge....all depends on the aesthetic.

I found Oceanair to be a bit expensive and not sure you need "special" blinds....just a bit of thought!!!!

 

[DavidJ]

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I meant Nick Seabridge
Seabridge Marine
nick@seabridge-marine.com


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I've contacted Nick and will post his reply

 

[DIW]

Fitted normal domestic venetian blinds on my F33 no probs.Took about 30 mins to fit. Used the smallest slat available IMO looks neatest.Found that specialist suppliers were too expensive.
You can retain the the bottom edge of the blinds if you wish with small alum U channel or even velcro. They look much better than the standard Sealine curtains.

 

[DavidJ]

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Fitted normal domestic venetian blinds on my F33

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Did you go plastic or wood? Did you go to a domestic specialist or a B&Q/John Lewis type store.
Like you, I'm keen on getting the 'look' without spending a fortune. Any pics?

 

[ccscott49]

Wouldnt net curtains be better, easier to fit, you could just use drawing pins to hold them up!

 

[DavidJ]

Nick\'s reply

......and Nick's reply was:
Hi David

Thanks for the enquiry. I can get the blinds made to your sizes in the same style Sealine use now. If you let me know all the sizes and dimensions I can get you some prices.

Brgds

Nick Seabridge
Seabridge Marine
nick@seabridge-marine.com
www.seabridge-marine.com
0845 0946218
07817653794

 

[DIW]

David I have sent you a pm.