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]

[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