Front, side, bow curtains

[smokeonthewater]

ought to keep ye a bit warmer this winter BEEGEE

[bgreene]

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.

[Blue_Runner]

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.

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

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.

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

[step up here]

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

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by step up here

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

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

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by step up here

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

Step - I DID tow with the enclosure up and it was no problem - no sign of stressing the material or the frame. No signs of anything afterwards either. It's a pretty sturdy set up, snug and tight to begin with, plus all those zippers and snaps to keep it steady.

Anyway - figure it's got to be strong enough for a boat that could run up to 50mph ......so what's the difference between that and towing at the same speed. Not that my boat hits 50 mph, just saying as example. I towed watching it at 40, 50, 55, and 60 ........all stayed the same the whole way back.

So, bottom line............with much colder conditions, I plan to tow with the top up. This way I can avoid trying to handle cold set up time and effort. You know how it is to zip and snap those panels in the cold. ( and dark )

How much longer I fish - not sure - it may actually be over soon.

[Blue_Runner]

Mine holds up good up to 45 - 50 but I'd be afraid to see 60 especially if it was gusty out. My problem is I have to REMEMBER to only run 45 - 50 on the way to the ramp. With thoughts of stripers and sugar plumbs dancing in my head it can be difficult.

Airslot - old member here that had his enclosure blow off going down the road right after it was made.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ight=enclosure

[jasoncooperpcola]

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...

[Blue_Runner]

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!