Blinds for forward cabin

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   I know this has been discussed before, however I'm hoping there might be a new product I haven't come across yet.

I have a 458 with the "bent" hatches in the bow cabin.  The concertina blinds originally supplied by Dometic have now totally failed and I am struggling to find replacements or alternatives

I don't think Dometic make these any longer however I can't be certain as they have not replied to any of my queries.

The roller blinds in the heads seem much simpler so ideally I'd like to find a replacement using this design rather than concertina.  I do like the ability to have either mesh netting for insects or blackout.

Although the bow cabin is my current priority, I think the double length blinds on the saloon will also need replacing soon too.

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S&J Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 30 August 2014 Location: Perth WA / Med Status: Offline Points: 1371	Post Options Post Reply Quote S&J Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Blinds for forward cabin Posted: 20 May 2025 at 16:04
	I know this has been discussed before, however I'm hoping there might be a new product I haven't come across yet. I have a 458 with the "bent" hatches in the bow cabin. The concertina blinds originally supplied by Dometic have now totally failed and I am struggling to find replacements or alternatives I don't think Dometic make these any longer however I can't be certain as they have not replied to any of my queries. The roller blinds in the heads seem much simpler so ideally I'd like to find a replacement using this design rather than concertina. I do like the ability to have either mesh netting for insects or blackout. Although the bow cabin is my current priority, I think the double length blinds on the saloon will also need replacing soon too.
	H458 #159 Primal Mediterranean cruising

pdc78 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commander Joined: 27 May 2016 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 142	Post Options Post Reply Quote pdc78 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2025 at 16:56
	My 'bent' hatch blinds on the H345 were made by Oceanair Marine Ltd. I see that they were taken over by Dometic. I had to restring it a few years ago with replacement dyneema cord, and found that the frame which fits below the Lewmar hatch is made of discrete plastic sections which plug together, so I guess you could get the components and make it to fit your hatch if they don't make a standard product. Perhaps it is just the pleated blind which needs replacing. Force4 have a similar blind from a different company :Seaview Seascreen Pleated Blind. Perhaps that can be adapted. Good luck.
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DCJ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 06 November 2022 Status: Offline Points: 36	Post Options Post Reply Quote DCJ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2025 at 16:59
	We had blackout blinds, to replace the SeaView originals, on our 460. They were concertina type, produced by IMProducts.co.uk.
	Colin



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