Front, side, bow curtains

What a nice setup, I am impressed! Clean boat too.

BGreene can you provide some speed decrease numbers with the enclosure up versus down? Thinking about the pilot house conversion again...
 
I tow short distances with my enclosure up.....extremely careful not to go over 45mph. Couple times I've caught myself forgetting and getting up to 50+ mph. Luckily realized it before it was too late!
 
Beautiful setup BGreene.....good luck with it...who gets to put the first scratch in that crystal clear plastic???

Makes mine look like its a hundred years old.. Speaking of which has anyone had good success with the plastic polish they sell. I just bought a bottle but havent tried it yet.
 
RWilson2526 said:
Beautiful setup BGreene.....good luck with it...who gets to put the first scratch in that crystal clear plastic???

Makes mine look like its a hundred years old.. Speaking of which has anyone had good success with the plastic polish they sell. I just bought a bottle but havent tried it yet.
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I've had good success with prior boats using plain carnuba wax.....or just turtle wax.
Use very soft cloth such as undershirts to apply light coat and buff off. Crystal clear.
Avoid the specialty products - those indicate not to use on plastic or vinyl.
Thank you all for the thoughtful comments.
 
Great Top Bgreen! Plenty of height, plenty of clear area, really nice! Can you close in the back side? I'd like one just like it with a zip out door in the back. Got a quote of around 2000.00 with 3 bow and full enclosure. Just waiting for the right time to carry it to A Stitch Above in Smithfield Va.
 
cfelton said:
Great Top Bgreen! Plenty of height, plenty of clear area, really nice! Can you close in the back side? I'd like one just like it with a zip out door in the back. Got a quote of around 2000.00 with 3 bow and full enclosure. Just waiting for the right time to carry it to A Stitch Above in Smithfield Va.
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Got the zippers to close up the back if ever wanted, but I didn't want to go that way..........

Three sides is all I need for how I fish - wind / spray / and rain blocker with plenty of room inside . Thanks
 
I think I can build a pilot house much less than $2000. BGreene is onto something with the bow slide cover though. I am still admiring his new enclosure.
 
jasoncooperpcola said:
I think I can build a pilot house much less than $2000. BGreene is onto something with the bow slide cover though. I am still admiring his new enclosure.
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Jason - fishing the ocean tomorrow and forecast 10-15 higher gusts later should be a good test for the cover slider. We made one adjustment - moved the cover snaps closer to the rubber flange edge to press additional contact to the boat. I hadn't tested it yet, so we did this just to make it as effective as possible. I'll report after Saturdays use. Thanks
 
Looks Great!! Just make sure to keep them snaps lubed up!! They will suck when they start breaking from getting corroded!! Been there done that!!

I want to get a 3 sided for my boat, but they want so much dam money$$$ :bat:
 
I am surprised you did not add the tear drop opening on the front sections. That way you could leave the top up and would be able to still have fresh air come through.
 
Cam said:
I am surprised you did not add the tear drop opening on the front sections. That way you could leave the top up and would be able to still have fresh air come through.
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Different options for different preferences.
I had mine done so the center front section zips, rolls up, and snaps when I want good air flow.
 
buckleyjr said:
Wow, she Looks amazing! I've been thinking of doing the same to mine. Maybe this spring.
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Had it done at Dynamic Upholstery Cherry Hill, NJ because:
1. Sam keeps my boat inside his shop dry while doing all the work.
2. Does great work - always overbuilt.
3. Very fair pricing, and great customer attitude

If you decide to move forward, you might want to check him out.
Thanks for the complement .
 
Now all you need is a back drop and Mr. heater and you are set for winter fishing! I have been using Mr. heater for years, works great!:nice:
 
step up here said:
Now all you need is a back drop and Mr. heater and you are set for winter fishing! I have been using Mr. heater for years, works great!:nice:
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No back drop for me buddy - that's just too civilized.

Mr Heater ? That sounds interesting - I'll call you later this week so you can tell me about it.

Check out my fishing report - I talk about how rough it got out there.
 
X2 on the Mr. Heater. Works great inside an enclosure. 2 winters ago at VA beach we had 2 of em goin all day long while it was snowing and 30 degrees outside....

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Do you have a problem with the heaters shutting off when the boat rocks? All the heaters I have are designed to shut off past a certain degree of angle.
 
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