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Topic: Blinds for forward cabin

Posted By: S&J
Subject: Blinds for forward cabin
Date 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.

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H458 #159 Primal Mediterranean cruising

Replies:

Posted By: pdc78
Date 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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H345 #269

Posted By: DCJ
Date 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.

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Colin