Front, side, bow curtains

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by step up here

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!

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.

[Blue_Runner]

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....

[jasoncooperpcola]

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.

[Blue_Runner]

Funny you say that Jason. I almost mentioned that.

1) if you bump it with your foot or something it will cut off. 2) in rough seas it sometimes cuts off due to pounding. Not being a fan of getting pounded to death in the first place, it hasn't been a huge problem. Works fine trolling even when a little snotty.

Oh yeah and 3) if you take a huge wave over the bow and 5 gallons of saltwater lands on your Mr. Heater it will cut off.....and possibly not come back on for a little while.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Sounds cold hearted lol. Now.... why cant i find a Mr. Airconditioining?

[macojoe]

bgreene
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.

I agree on the front to open, I had a top that did not open once and man it can get hot in there even with the back not there!!
But I would love to enclose with a heater now in my old age!!LOL

[bgreene]

Bow cover re done, and I like the fit.

Rubber flange on the outer edge now presses down making full contact with the boat which was the intent.
We just moved the snaps closer to the edge to achieve it.

Should be good to go - an easily removable, durable, nice looking addition to cut mostly all the risk of water intrusion into the cuddy. The back end extends and closes under the center windshield, nice.

Now that I've done the design, and had it modified - you can get one for your V from Dynamic Upholstery too. I'm not selling it or collecting a fee to make a few bucks on V owners. I'm just pleased to pass on a little helpful engineering project to other V owners, same as you guys have done for me. Sam kept the pattern and will include the snaps so it's complete.