One is a Skyscreen Roller Surface blind. This is a unique combined flyscreen and blackout blind. The flyscreen allows for an airy yet mosquito-free environment, which should make for undisturbed sleep – something Graham is looking forward to since receiving an email last week from the marina warning of increased cases of dengue fever. The blackout section is obviously great for nights spent in highly lit marinas or at anchor when there’s a full moon, but also when passage-making to enable the off-watch crew to get proper sleep in the daytime. Both sections of the blind slide securely shut with a magnetic closure, as can be seen in the photo, showing each part closed just halfway.
The other blind is a Portshade - an ultra slim cassette roller blind which is ideal for portlights, particularly where space is limited. Its versatile design allows for top or face fixing, and it is also suitable for mounting on curved surfaces. The fabric rolls neatly into the elegant aluminum cassette, maintaining a stylish and discrete look.
All Dometic blinds are available in several sizes, including specific models for Lewmar hatches, and there is a choice of colors. We’ll be publishing a practical review of these Dometic blinds in a forthcoming edition.
