[Rhodes22-list] PTE Question

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Peter,

Continuing to look at old emails - your PTE solves one dilema I have heard from many - ventilation.  The side windows bring in more light, also more radiant energy, which can be hot.  The front screens are such a big plus, esp at anchor.

Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Peter Thorn <pthorn at nc.rr.com>
>Sent: Feb 22, 2006 9:33 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] PTE Question
>
>Wally,
>
>Here's a shot of Raven's old style PTE.  It has screens facing front with
>flaps that can velco over the screens and smaller side windows.  It's not as
>snazzy as the newer ones, but it works great for summer ventilation.  I'm
>not sure the newer style is an improvement, but I think it looks better and
>lets in more light.  My use is mainly at night, on the hook or tied up.
>Mine has more privacy at a dock.
>
>PT
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "TN Rhodey" <tnrhodey at hotmail.com>
>To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 8:19 AM
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] PTE Question
>
>
>> I am considering purchase of used PTE from a fellow list member. The PTE
>is
>> in great shape but I am curious if any wish the PTE had more screens. I
>> didn't realize the front windows contained no screens and more than half
>the
>> sides do not have screens.
>>
>> In the winter I would not need screens but I only day sail in the winter.
>> The lack of screens during fall or spring may be a non issue. In the
>summer
>> I am concerned the PTE will allow enough ventalation. We sleep out often
>> with pop top up and just a rain fly over the top. We leave companionway
>and
>> pop top wide open and use 2 fans.
>>
>> I don't read complaints about lack of screens. So how about it PTE
>> owners.... Are my concerns about ventalation justified?
>>
>> Wally
>>
>>
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