![]() It appeared like a fairly simple project when I watched her You Tube video: I always give credit where credit is due, so during my research, I came across Sailing Britican’s blog where she provided some informative instructions and a You Tube video on how to make porthole screens. If I were to buy these at $80+ a piece, I would have to spend over $1200!! We have very few hatches, but we have 16 portholes of different sizes. So, I went out of my comfort zone and began researching how I could make screens for the portholes on our boat to keep out flies, mosquitos, and most of all no-see-ums. I knew that once we reached places like Florida and the Caribbean, I would need screens on our portholes if we wanted to sleep with the windows opened. Thus, I had to learn to be more creative. However, once we moved aboard our catamaran, SV Daggers Down, I have found that because of our limited retirement budget or our location, there were times when I could not obtain an item I needed. As a licensed beautician, sometimes I could barter haircuts for items, but mainly I just have some amazing friends. ![]() Before I lived on a boat, my phrase would be, “If I have to make it, I don’t have it!” Luckily, I have very kind friends who are creative, good seamstresses and/or craftsmen, that usually get me out of jam when I truly need something made. ![]() I must confess up front that I am not a crafty girl. ![]()
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