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MiNO
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Initially Posted - 03/10/2010 : 21:33:19

Does anyone know where I can purchase the accordian door that closes the area between the head and main cabin? Or has anyone got any other solutions for closing this area off so someone can use the head?

I tired install a modified accordian door that I bought at home-depot, but it just got messy because of the curved cabin top and I quit. I was thinking of using a curtain, but it seems like the door would be more private.

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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 03/10/2010 : 21:54:53

There is suppose to be a header board at the top of the entrance that compensates for the curve of the roof.

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 03/11/2010 : 07:17:01

That cabin is beautiful Joe, nice job.

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Response Posted - 03/11/2010 : 07:25:23

We have taken the hardware from our original door, removed the wood slats and replaced them with a beach towel. Works great and looks pretty good. Just find the best suited towel design for your boat, and readjust the towel size on a sewing machine.

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Response Posted - 03/11/2010 : 07:59:19

I curtain can be more private, it can hang to the floor so the lady's ankles with her pants around them do not show. A curtain also makes the door wider.

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Response Posted - 03/11/2010 : 08:06:04

MiNo
I have both the door and the header (used), the PO removed and replaced with a solid door (which I like much better). Where are you located?

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Response Posted - 03/11/2010 : 08:19:51

IMHO, that thin accordian is no more private than fabric... I'd get rid of the infamous "head knocker" (header and track) and rig a curtain. I could hardly count the number of lumps on my head from that thing!

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Response Posted - 03/11/2010 : 08:23:43

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">That cabin is beautiful Joe, nice job.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Dave,
I wish mine looked like that! That is actually a wide angle view of the dinette in "Not Yet". You can see other views of that interior in the C25 Tech Tips

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Response Posted - 03/11/2010 : 09:28:42

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dave Bristle
 IMHO, that thin accordian is no more private than fabric... I'd get rid of the infamous "head knocker" (header and track) and rig a curtain. I could hardly count the number of lumps on my head from that thing!
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">All things become clearer with time!

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Response Posted - 03/11/2010 : 09:35:17

We reused the folding door track hardware and sewed it into a new sharky

curtain closer. We also attached the solid vertical piece that has the snap latch into the vertical edge of the curtain in order to maintain the existing latching and closing strap. The fixed vertical side of the curtain was attached to the post the same way the original folding door was attached. In other words, we reused all of the original attachment hardware and only replaced the actual panel with new curtain fabric.

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Response Posted - 03/11/2010 : 10:50:54

We have a curtain as well. It has a track that snaps in that I accidentally knock down all the time. I definitely want to get a new pattern up, maybe a solid royal blue.

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Response Posted - 03/11/2010 : 20:58:55

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by TCurran
 MiNo
I have both the door and the header (used), the PO removed and replaced with a solid door (which I like much better). Where are you located?
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Do you have any pictures of the solid door?

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Response Posted - 03/11/2010 : 22:24:51

TCurran,

I'm located in New Orleans and may be interested, you can contact me at kzarwell@hotmail dot com

Thanks for the pictures and info everyone. That makes a lot of sense to have a header! A solid door seems like great idea and the most private, maybe I can figure something out.

-Kurt

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Response Posted - 03/11/2010 : 22:30:57

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dave Bristle
 IMHO, that thin accordian is no more private than fabric... I'd get rid of the infamous "head knocker" (header and track) and rig a curtain. I could hardly count the number of lumps on my head from that thing!
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LOL, I'm 6'5" and hit my head on everything anyway! Not to mention that every time I work on my boat, my back tells me it wants a bigger boat.

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Response Posted - 03/12/2010 : 10:02:16

I'm 6'-1" and do not ever remember banging my head on the header. I have to duck whenever I am in the cabin so it is not an issue. My wife however is 5'-3" and can stand up. She hits her head every time she goes through the door.

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Response Posted - 03/12/2010 : 10:13:01

WIll try and get a pictures this weekend (both solid door and removed catalina header and accordion door). Had the same setup on my C-30 and hit my head every time. I always threaten to take the sledge hammer to it, but my wife always stopped me.

Mino, check your email

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Response Posted - 03/12/2010 : 11:18:33

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by John Russell
 All things become clearer with time!

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Quite the opposite, John... Quite the opposite.

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TCurran
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Response Posted - 03/13/2010 : 14:43:55

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Help me out, point me to the post that describes how to attach a photo.

Thanks
tc

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Response Posted - 03/14/2010 : 08:01:34

Here you go. I use Flickr myself.The insert image icon is the yellow flag icon at the top in the format area.
http://www.catalina-capri-25s.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2623& SearchTerms=posting photos

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Response Posted - 03/14/2010 : 08:49:54

Here's another tip. You can use short, descriptive titles for URLs by using the "prompt" Format Mode that is available on each posting pane. Set the Format Mode to "prompt" and then click on the URL icon. It will then ask you for a title and then the URL.

[url="http://www.catalina-capri-25s.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2623&SearchTerms=posting"]Posting Photos[/url]

Edited by - Nautiduck on 03/14/2010 08:54:03

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Response Posted - 03/14/2010 : 09:05:32

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by PCP777

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">I nominate this little guy as the association mascot.

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islander
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Response Posted - 03/14/2010 : 11:12:46

Oh, You mean thats NOT Peter?

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TCurran
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Response Posted - 03/14/2010 : 15:15:31

Second try...

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TCurran
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Response Posted - 03/14/2010 : 15:16:16

And...thanks for the help

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Response Posted - 03/15/2010 : 08:04:51

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by OJ
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by PCP777

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">I nominate this little guy as the association mascot.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Thanks, I'll let him know

. Honestly I'm very blessed as he loves sailing and so does my fiance. As far as the 16 year old step daughter? She's not in. 2 out of 3 ain't bad.
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Oh, You mean thats NOT Peter?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!

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Response Posted - 03/16/2010 : 16:00:22

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by TCurran
 Second try...

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Great job Tom . . . now you installed that as a pocket door - right?

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