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Old 06-30-2012, 07:34 AM
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I have a canvas cover console cover to hide my wires and stuff as you see in the picture, the damn thing keeps coming off with the wind and all the running i do. I really need to firgue out something here like a door, im tired of fixing this thing and it keeps coming off time and time. If yall have any clue are good ideas are just a door i can get i sure would appretiate.
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Old 06-30-2012, 08:09 AM
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Get you some star board, afew brackets SS hardware. Looks like you need a flat panel to cover the area in question.
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Old 06-30-2012, 08:48 AM
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If ya got a few carpentry skills,some full swing brass hinges and some teak or cypress could make some nice cabinet style doors.
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Old 06-30-2012, 10:01 AM
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Get you some star board, afew brackets SS hardware. Looks like you need a flat panel to cover the area in question.
What is star board?
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Old 06-30-2012, 10:02 AM
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If ya got a few carpentry skills,some full swing brass hinges and some teak or cypress could make some nice cabinet style doors.
I thought of something like that but I don't want something that would warp
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Old 06-30-2012, 01:56 PM
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Maybe.......???

Replace the snaps with velcro. They sell velcro with a "sticky" back.

This would be something cheap and easy to try.
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Old 06-30-2012, 04:48 PM
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Maybe.......???

Replace the snaps with velcro. They sell velcro with a "sticky" back.

This would be something cheap and easy to try.
I already tried that doesn't work
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Old 06-30-2012, 05:18 PM
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Try this weg site
http://www.buckwoodcraft.com/fish_tables.htm
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Old 06-30-2012, 06:50 PM
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Thanks shellman, that's what I'm looking for
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Old 06-30-2012, 09:22 PM
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What is star board?
Google it, west marine sells it. It works well in boats, matches color somewhat.
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Old 06-30-2012, 09:25 PM
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It's on eBay, seen it sea foam color ,white, black and a few other colors.
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Old 06-30-2012, 09:35 PM
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Cut a starboard panel and attach with wing nuts for easy removal
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Old 06-30-2012, 09:49 PM
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Just leave it open.....I hated the door on mine, always in the when trying to get to something in there
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Old 07-03-2012, 02:34 PM
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less running and more fishing the wind wouldn't blow that thing open

did you check with sterling's on hwy 90 see what they can do for you?

i would say put an aluminum door with a latch
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