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[g0nef1sshn]

trolling around the web for blind ideas and came across this setup on another site. I think its a pretty awsome way to go. Same boat as mine just a longer version. And I think killer deletes blind methods somewhat modified can make this work!

 

[g0nef1sshn]

heres a couple more..

 

[Beta Tau789]

Don't forget cup holders

 

[jritchey65]

Would that be vinyl material or cloth material? Seems like if you used cloth material something or similar and it got wet, moldy or sun bleached and rot (if its exposed to too much light)... I know you probably on the coast a lot (based on your location) so I know you deal with high winds often so I would either cut some holes in that cloth or use some mesh material. Just throwing some words out there...I know youve probably already thought about everything I just said.

 

[Beta Tau789]

Ripstopbytheroll.com that's the material you need....

 

[Core Lokt]

Pretty cool stuff right there

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Would that be vinyl material or cloth material? Seems like if you used cloth material something or similar and it got wet, moldy or sun bleached and rot (if its exposed to too much light)... I know you probably on the coast a lot (based on your location) so I know you deal with high winds often so I would either cut some holes in that cloth or use some mesh material. Just throwing some words out there...I know youve probably already thought about everything I just said.

His was a vinyl material. That ripstop site is pretty nice too. Pricing the type of material ill need looks like it would run me 200-250$ in just the fabric.

You posed a good question, i didnt really think of the sail it would be in the wind. But id like it wind and water proof.

 

[jritchey65]

His was a vinyl material. That ripstop site is pretty nice too. Pricing the type of material ill need looks like it would run me 200-250$ in just the fabric.

You posed a good question, i didnt really think of the sail it would be in the wind. But id like it wind and water proof.

I figured it was probably a vinyl material...I like the old army mesh netting for pop blinds on a boat but you have to be careful with them because it tears easy and its pretty much toast once it gets sun baked one good time and dry rots...but if it gets wet, it dries out fairly quick and doesn't hold much water like burlap does.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Ive used that old military camo netting for years, that stuff catches and hooks on every thing. The newer style stuff isnt as bad.
http://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/a-tacs/products/1-9-oz-ripstop-nylon-a-tacs-fg

Im thinking this stuff for a first go. Request sent to the boss lady for a bday gift.

 

[jritchey65]

Ive used that old military camo netting for years, that stuff catches and hooks on every thing. The newer style stuff isnt as bad.
http://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/a-tacs/products/1-9-oz-ripstop-nylon-a-tacs-fg

Im thinking this stuff for a first go. Request sent to the boss lady for a bday gift.

Yea that stuff gets caught on everything...Ive never seen that ripstop stuff until this thread but it looks like it would do pretty good. May have to look into that for myself next time I need some.

 

[Beta Tau789]

Since you never got a trip in this boat this year, here's the new blind with the rip stop, it is too dressed with some die cut leaf camo and a little military netting. Shock cord was added to the bottom to keep it from blowing in the wind as its water resistant and wind proof, which is nice for poor weather.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Looks good beta! Ill be attaching the bottom of rip stop just like the guy did in that open water grey boat few posts back. they can be attached like pop rivets are to the boat. Im still thinking how I will do the top around the poles.

 

[jasper181]

where do you get the big hinges?

 

[g0nef1sshn]

where do you get the big hinges?

the ones for the bench lid? those were from Home depot.

 

[jasper181]

the ones for the bench lid? those were from Home depot.

Sorry, I meant have you been able to find the hinges that hold the material up. I saw the original thread and his were custom made, I wasn't sure if you have found something similar.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Got ya, His post said something like they were or similiar to hopital bed. Its nice how his curve to fit the fold right. I havnt looked into those yet, im still working the supplies and tools for the camo material.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Camo should be on order monday. I looked for awhile for tjose hinges or similiar parts like it with no luck. Shouldnt be too hard to make something like it that will work. Now i have to plan the amount of snaps ill need, the tools to do it, and the strip of adhesive to bond the fold and melt it together with a heat source (iron).

 

[g0nef1sshn]

where do you get the big hinges?

Closest thing ive found that might kinda work are the hinges for the ladders that lock out. Ill be figuring a different way for it. Maybe even scissor style in the back and pole system in the middle and front.

Have to get over to killer's place after season and figure it out.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Added a pic of the grass I usually hunt in Fl over a pic of the boat painted. Gonna load it and see if it looks like it did here. I think I got my idea pretty close. Also got my semi scissor blind idea worked out, but that will take a little more work to draw up and put here. when its waiting time between projects its draw and plan time.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

15 yrds of this ordered:

PU coated 1.9 oz ripstop nylon in A-TACS FG® (foliage/green) camo pattern. This fabric has a PU coated back with DWR face finish and is non-breathable/waterproof. Typically applications include tarps, ponchos, tents, or any application where a relatively lightweight, durable waterproof fabric is desired.

45' and 60" wide