Window screens for 1999 22?

[BigSwede]

My "new" 1999 22 does not have window screens. The sliding side windows appear to have an extra track on the inside that might accommodate a screen, although I'm not sure how you would operate the sliding glass on the outside of the screen.

I have searched and read about some of the DIY ideas, but I'm wondering if there ever was a factory setup for screens?

 

[colbysmith]

Good luck finding any screens. My 25 was missing the screens from the port aft window and the head window. I tried getting them from NMI, since they make the boats, but no luck. They suggested Sea Glaze the maker of the window. No luck there either. I finally just fabricated my own window screens using PVC board to make a frame. The problem with finding any commercial provider or screen shop, is that these screens are not square of with square corners. And nobody wants or can make the rounded corners...

 

[BigSwede]

Thanks - I sent an inquiry to Advantec (SeaGlaze) on the advice of another member, so we'll see if anything comes of that.

I wonder if a guy could make a screen frame out of heavy wire, like the wire they use to hang suspended tile ceilings in commercial buildings?

 

[ssobol]

Thanks - I sent an inquiry to Advantec (SeaGlaze) on the advice of another member, so we'll see if anything comes of that.

I wonder if a guy could make a screen frame out of heavy wire, like the wire they use to hang suspended tile ceilings in commercial buildings?

Don't think that would last. It works well enough in buildings because it is pretty much only in tension.

 

[BigSwede]

I have a few pieces of ceiling wire that I use to hang brake calipers when working on my truck, seems like it might be stiff enough to hold its shape, if handled gently. Maybe.

 

[colbysmith]

I think your best bet for making screens is to fabricate a frame out of wood or plastic. You can find or plane something down to the appropriate thickness. Cut out the center then to install the screen. I then routed a groove all the way around for the screen retainer to be pressed into.

 

[Gulfcoast John]

Listen to Colby.

I don't, but many years of experience here have shown that I should have.

Good luck!

John

 

[onarock]

Thanks - I sent an inquiry to Advantec (SeaGlaze) on the advice of another member, so we'll see if anything comes of that.

I wonder if a guy could make a screen frame out of heavy wire, like the wire they use to hang suspended tile ceilings in commercial buildings?

Did your inquiry to Advantec get you any answers? we have a 2008 cruiser and are looking for screens as well. We live in Canada.

 

[thataway]

I buy "no see-em" fine net from an army surplus store. It was fabricated for a tent about 8x 10 feet ??, I have made wintow screen for at least 4 C Dorys and given away a fair amount of this insect screen. I glue velcro along the edge of the screen, and the mating vecro on the window frame inside, or on the inner hull if necessary. We run red low level lights, which tend to help preserve your night vision and the bugs are not attracted as much as with the white lights.

 

[pcg]

I also have a '99 22 and I've purchased windows and window parts from the C-Dory window supplier, Advantec Marine in Chilliwack, B.C., where Diamond Sea Glaze windows are manufactured.
The best contact there is Buffy Light, Office: 1-604-607-0091 EXT 3917, Cell: 1 -604-340-9639, Email:Blight@advantecmarine.com.
The sliding screen insert is a bear to get in and out, requiring a screwdriver to temporarily bend it and lever it over and into the channel. I've attached a diagram and parts list for the slider window in your boat. Heads up, be sure to get a quote on shipping as that may cost more than the sliding screen insert itself. No doubt Bob's solution will be cheaper.

 

[FrankisCaptBobo]

My "new" 1999 22 does not have window screens. The sliding side windows appear to have an extra track on the inside that might accommodate a screen, although I'm not sure how you would operate the sliding glass on the outside of the screen.

I have searched and read about some of the DIY ideas, but I'm wondering if there ever was a factory setup for screens?

The inside track accommodates a sliding screen window so that it can be pushed to the back in order to open the glass window. The screen frame needs to be made EXACTLY the height of the window frame opening + the depth of the upper track -1/16". That way you can install the screen by pushing it up into the upper track and then sliding a piece of flat nylon stock, the width of the track, an inch or two shorter than the full length of the window track and about 1/8 to 3/16 thickness (height) in the track underneath the screen to keep it from falling out while letting it slide.