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Re: Strip: Spray Skirt for Guillemot
By:Terry Hanson
Date: 2/12/2003, 12:12 pm
In Response To: Strip: Spray Skirt for Guillemot (Gordon Snapp)

: I'm getting ahead of myself. I have yet to attach my first strip, but I'm
: already thinking about outfitting the finished boat.

: Question: Where do you get a spray skirt for the Guillemot? I'm planning on
: cutting the cockpit according to the plans. Is there a size I should look
: for? Nylon versus neoprene?

: Any advice would be most appreciated. Thanks!

: - Gordon Snapp

Hi Gordon
Brooks spray skirts come in sizes 1,2,3,4,? etc. They correspond to the length and width of the cockpit.
I think the finished size of the Guillemot is 29 1/2" ??

I have a full neoprene skirt and one with a neoprene deck and nylon tube.Both are 19"x33" They both work on cockpits smaller than 36".

As far as preference ?? On a warm day the nylon one opens up to allow some air to move and is cooler. The neo one sheds water a bit better.

Having used both for a couple of seasons I think I'll try making a custom one.I can't see why it couldn't be as good or better.

My .02 Terry

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Spray Skirt for Guillemot
Gordon Snapp -- 2/12/2003, 10:39 am
Re: Strip: Spray Skirt for Guillemot
Terry Hanson -- 2/12/2003, 12:12 pm
Ok, but which will you make?
charles w -- 2/12/2003, 5:58 pm
Re: Ok, but which will you make?
Terry Hanson -- 2/12/2003, 6:59 pm
Re: Strip: Spray Skirt
Don Lucas -- 2/12/2003, 11:52 am