Which curtain rail?

[bag 'o' bones]

Now were coming to the end of the boat build attention has now turned to sourcing a suitable curtain rails.

 

So the question is which system should we go for?

 

So far we've narrowed down to Silent Gliss 1080, or Speedy Fineline.

 

Any other suggestions?

Edited January 16, 2010 by bag 'o' bones

[Bob the welder]

Now were coming to the end of the boat build attention has now turned to sourcing a suitable curtain rails.

 

So the question is which system should we go for?

 

So far we've narrowed down to Silent Gliss 1080, or Speedy Fineline.

 

Any other suggestions?

hi.we fitted wooden poles and rings B.&Q. cheep and ok.bob

[johnjo]

Matter of taste I suppose. We have brass rods top and bottom [bottom just holds them back] with brass rings. Look great, but bl**dy fiddly to clean the rings.

 

Some of the wood poles/rods look quite nice and a lot easier to keep clean, and a good range of natural wood colours.

 

I've always found the plastic 'Swish' type pick up dust & crud and then start to judder & jam after a while.

 

Have seen some good looking roller blinds on some boats.

 

Venetian ones are a bit officey & dust gatherers, so for me I wouldn't want them.

 

As already said, a matter of taste and what goes best with the finish on the cabin sides.

 

Well, that's my two pence worth.

 

Just re-read your post, and between the two you list I personally prefer the Speedy Fineline, its aluminium, so stronger. Not sure if you'd need to bend it, but it will probably be longer lasting.

 

Whatever you decide sounds like you're nearing the most enjoyable bit, cruising.

 

Good luck & above all, have fun.

Edited January 16, 2010 by johnjo

[sueb]

We have thin metal rails that screw to the ceiling with small rings hanging down. I haven't a clue on name or make but could be J Lewis net rails.

They are very neat.

Sue

[ditchcrawler]

Now were coming to the end of the boat build attention has now turned to sourcing a suitable curtain rails.

 

So the question is which system should we go for?

 

So far we've narrowed down to Silent Gliss 1080, or Speedy Fineline.

 

Any other suggestions?

We haven't got any

[Bob the welder]

We haven't got any