Front, side, bow curtains
 

Pictures below.........

Ok - it's done, ready for pick up, and looks real good.

New bimini, side curtains, front curtain with zip up center section and the all important bow slider cover.

Ready for cold fall Striper fishing on the Atlantic Ocean to keep us dry, warm and happy.
Oh and did I say keep the cuddy dry too - that's the plan. I usually fish till around December something weather and fish permitting so plenty of season left........good Lord willing.

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I agree with that....... I plan to take the pics shortly - would prefer to take from the water but if high and dry ok.

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96' V21 with new bimini cover, sides, front curtains and bow slider cover

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Slider extends under windsheild

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Bow slider cover snaps off easily to stow below

Nice looking set up BG!!!!

That is one CLEAN V!!! Looks GREAT!!

Great pictures of a fine specimen of V boat. That is beautiful.

That boat is way too clean to ever put into the water...Looks GREAT!!! I like that slider cover...need to see a closeup picture of that...

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Good looking boat for sure BG... Sweet set up, :clap: What did the slider cover cost you if I can be so crass as to ask?

ought to keep ye a bit warmer this winter BEEGEE

Thanks for all the complements guys, appreciated. Figure $ 250 for the bow cover produced by Dynamic Upholstery, Cherry Hill NJ - Sam at 856-317-1643.
We may make a small adjustment so if you're interested in one, stay in touch because I'm the 1st V bow cover Sam's done so far. He does a lot of custom boat canvas, along with car interiors - great guy - a real craftsman, everything overbuilt.

Clean - yeh it's clean now, but during / right after fishing it can look like a crime scene with bait, blood and such all over the deck. I usually Striper fish till they're gone some time in December.

Thanks again.

B - love it man. That slider cover is exactly what I've invisioned all these years. Curious to find out how well it works at keep it dry up front.

Enclosure looks great too. :beer:

I'll be able to provide solid feedback soon as I fish the ocean and get some water splashing around, thanks

Awesome Bennet
Are you going to tow with that enclosure up? :nice:

Depends on what you mean by towing - on the open road ? No way.
At the ramp, sure...........

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.

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.

I've had good results with plast-X

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.

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.

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.

Wow, she Looks amazing! I've been thinking of doing the same to mine. Maybe this spring.

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.

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:

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.