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Tecsew Boom Tents are an effective way of offering Cockpit protection when in the harbour. Our Boom Tents can be bespoke or more conventional designs.
Windows (perhaps with blinds and access zips) can be incorporated to increase the functionality of your Boom Tent.
The rear can be left open, or closed. It can extend to cover the back of the Sprayhood , the hatch or all the way forward to the mast.
If your Boom does not extend far enough back into the Cockpit, we can design your Tent to extend further aft to the backstay, or a line tied between twin backstays.
If you have a Stackpack , we can usually develop a design that secures either under the Boom or alternatively, zips to the sides.
If you do not find inspiration from the pictures below, then please look at our Deck Covers for more ideas. These can fully cover the decks and because they are usually manufactured in three zip together sections, the middle and aft section can be used independently as a Boom Tent.
Strong grommets are placed into the reinforced edge tabling and securing lines are inserted at all main points to enable the cover to be fully secured for those winter months.
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Superior Sunbrella Plus fabrics are used as standard together with colour coordinated YKK coil no 10 zips, ensuring a first-class product branded with our discreet logo.
Tecsew Boom Tents come in a wide variety of colours and specifications to suit both your personal preference and boat features. We take pride in ensuring accurate production to come up with reliable and functional boat canvas and accessories.
Nearly all standard designs are available for self-fitting and we export to Europe, Scandinavia and the Far East.
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Why not check out our range of Boom Tents in the gallery below or use the search function, and contact our friendly staff to enquire about specific requirements. Our team are specialists in their field and are always on hand to give you the advice you need for your marine accessories.
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Beneteau Oceanis 37 Under Boom Pole Tent
Beneteau Oceanis 40 under boom Pole Tent, SIAM, ref 6874
Cornish Crabber 30 Pilot Cutter, over-boom awning, ref 6372
Dufour 36 Boom Tent with roll-up dodger panels
Dufour 40E Boom Tent zip attached to Stackpack, ref 5066
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Hallberg Rassy 342 Boomtent, ref 9326
Hanse 315 Boom Tent, ref 7808
Islander 21 Fully Enclosed Boom Tent
Jeanneau Sun 2500 Boom Tent
Malo 46 Boom Tent
Moody 35 Boom Tent with enclosed rear and zipped access door
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Designing the ultimate High Latitude cockpit enclosure
Designing a cockpit enclosure that protects you from the scorching tropical sun AND the bone chilling winds of the North Sea, but ALSO lets you trim your sails with ease is no small feat. Here’s how we designed ours.
A large part of sailing is connecting with the elements. But you need to protect yourself from them too. Either from the scorching sun in the tropics, or with the wind chill slowly gnawing away on your stamina, a well designed cockpit enclosure can make all the difference.
I have seen too many comments in sailing groups “just put on a jacket”. Or “just stay at home in front of your fireplace”. Or “just go camping instead if you want a tent”. This attitude is dangerously ignorant at best .
Not to be indelicate, but when I was in Brigade North in the Norwegian Army, I once had to take an open air shit in -37 Celsius (-35F). That’s when it’s so brutally cold your snot has long since frozen, you have to be careful not to inhale too deeply lest your lungs will freeze , and touching metal with your bare hands will rip the skin off your fingers . I know cold.
When you do high latitude sailing, especially when the weather is heavy, hypothermia is a very real scenario ; the chill will creep in on you, slowly, relentlessly. Especially during night watch.
Putting on a jacket will not prevent this; putting on a jacket over the thickest fleece you have will. not. prevent. this .
The only thing that’ll save your freezing ass and dulled mind from endangering yourself and your crew is a really good enclosure, a enclosed hardtop, or ideally a pilot house. There is nothing macho or Viking about freezing your nuts off when it can easily be prevented.
As a result, most cruising sailboats in Norway have some sort of full cockpit enclosure; it’s the only thing that makes sense up here, and aside from insulating your boat it will be one of the best upgrades to your yacht you’ll ever make.
Not only will it keep you protected from the elements when out sailing, but in the winter it’ll act as a buffer zone making your entire aft section much , much warmer – and when the sun peaks out, it’ll act as a greenhouse, creating a really nice, warm place to sit and enjoy the scenery, even if it’s literally freezing outside.
And no, the windage is nothing to worry about. Four years and countless Norwegian winter storms later, it’s still standing as if new.
The design features of our old enclosure included a sprayhood on the verge of collapse; a bimini with too flat roof that collected small ponds of water even at the lightest drizzle of rain; poorly retrofitted sides that didn’t properly connect the sprayhood and bimini; a supporting structure in just exactly the wrong place, so that you slammed your hand into it and got raw knuckles every time you used the winch to trim the genoa, and to top it off; the aesthetics of a worn down camper van tent.
In short – it looked like shit, and had a user friendliness on par with a tax return form:
We started the process with making a few sketches and writing down a few bullet points on what was our goal with the enclosure:
- A sturdy, user friendly, flexible solution.
- Easy to enter from the sides with big luggage, groceries etc
- Max shade and max air with a bimini for the tropics..
- Full enclosure for really nasty days, and to use as a “winter room” when living aboard.
- Not very dark colour. It’ll reflect more sunlight making it cooler when it’s sunny, and also make it brighter inside when using full enclosure.
- Possible to sail with just sprayhood, and the rest easily packed away for those mild high latitude summers.
- Some sort of extended sprayhood, for cold, but nice days.
- Possible to winch and trim sails easily, even with full enclosure up.
We quickly found three local companies that looked like they could do the job. One was totally overbooked until after the summer vacation, the second had exorbitant rates, so we settled for the third option. Fair enough price, albeit 10,000NOK over what I had put in our refit budget.
Total cost for both the enclosure and matching lazy jack bag was 65,000NOK – roughly 6500USD/6000EUR based on the currency rates in summer 2020.
A crisp, cold and beautiful day in early March 2020, a nice Russian guy called Aleksandr came to take measures to build the sprayhood. Took about an hour, he left, and we never saw him again until months after. Thanks to Covid for that.
On July 22nd 2020 we sailed to Vestre Åmøy outside Stavanger where W-Yachts is located. This time for fitting the cockpit enclosure and building a template for it. We had already made some sketches and had more than a few ideas of what we had in mind, and combined with Aleksandr’s expert advice, we set to work.
Though his project manager was a disaster and a huge frustration to work with, Aleksandr was efficient, accurate, professional, and he had a great way of pitching ideas early, let that simmer a bit, and then come back for a conclusion, so there was never any pressure. The entire process took nearly a full day, including making all new stainless structure and making the custom template.
And instead of a lengthy written description of the details, here are a a load of pictures with captions instead:
So after having sailed with it the past 2 months, how has it been? Absolutely fucking marvelous!
We clearly haven’t tried the tropical configuration in tropical climate thanks to Covid, but everything else works brilliantly, both underway or at anchor or moored. So far there are actually only two things we’d change:
- A few loops on the inside to hang up clothes to dry
- Grey instead of white zippers and other details, as it won’t look as dirty over time.
We find ourselves sitting up in the cockpit all the time , even if it’s really shitty out there, even if it’s mid winter and freezing, or late in the evening when the night chill creeps in. We just tuck ourselves with luxuriously thick woolen Røros blankets, and something strong or hot (or both!) in our cups, and we couldn’t be happier 🙂
Also make sure to follow us on https://www.facebook.com/syselkie for the next post in our refit series!
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Very interesting and well written. Thanks
Thank you! Glad you liked it 🙂
Superfint og bra beskrevet!
Mange takk Tonje! Kanskje det blir ny kalesje på deg og? 🙂
Nice design. Good to see aesthics were also a big consideration. One of the best I have seen. Tried to save some of your photos for future reference, but no go. Would you mind e-mailing, or sending a link please? We are in the process of designing a full enclosure for our Oceanis Thanks, David
Hi David! Glad you liked it 🙂 It is really weird that you were unable to save pics – did you get an error message or something? I tried successfully on both my computer and cell 😮
You could always email yourself the link to this post, then you have all the info you need, cause we’re not gonna take this post down any time soon 😉
Hello Sverre,
Thank you for taking the time to post your experience. The canvas looks great. A couple of questions if you don’t mind, as we are planning new canvas for our Ovni.
-What diameter tubing did you choose? Adequate? -I noticed your dodger window rolls downward. Any particular reason for that choice, as I have only seen roll-ups before?
Cheers Mike h
Hi Mike! I actually don’t remember dimension. I’ll check on Wednesday for ya 🙂
Roll downwards gives you an overlaying flap at the top, preventing water leakage 👍
Looks great. Our challenge on our Westerly Longbow 31 sloop is that the mainsheet tracker is aft of the tiller. Any thoughts on achieving what you’ve managed?
Hi Charles! I had to google the boat, and I assume it looks something like this pic here http://www.yachtsnet.co.uk/archives/westerly-longbow/b48108-cockpit-wa.jpg
Two ideas: 1) End the cockpit tent right in between the tiller and mainsheet traveler. It would give you great coverage underway, and a nice and cosy, albeit shortened, cockpit when moored or at anchor.
2) Build a hard dodger sturdy enough to put the mainsheet traveler on top of the roof. This means you will have to move the boom fastening further down the boom, which is not ideal when it comes to the leverage…but perhaps a workable compromise none the less
What do you think?
Hello, can you give me the measure from the tube diameter? Thx
Hi Roman! Diameter is 25mm, thickness 1.5mm
Hi Sverre, Really nice enclosure. I’m in Alaska and I’m doing my best to replicate your design. I am stumbling over the attachment of the enclosure to the dodger. I can’t quite get a clear enough image to determine what the white strip is that the enclosure seems to cover on the dodger. Is it a leather protector with a zipper for attachment? Thanks for any information. Nice job on the photos!
Hey, thanks! The white strip is a thin leather chafe guard 🙂 Go for grey instead so the dirt doesn’t show as quickly 😉
PS: you can right click on the images and “open image in new tab” (or something like that). It’ll give you a MUCH bigger pic to look at 🙂 https://sailingselkie.no/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/24A323FB-5313-4771-9A59-EBF02D0A6FE0-1536×1027.jpeg
Thank You Sverre, that really helps. Was the 2 Bow Bimini frame custom made?
Both the frame for the sprayhood and bimini is custom made in stainless steel by the same guy that made the rest 🙂
How do you use the winches when the entire enclosure is up? I see what is probably a jib sheet going through a grommet in a piece that sticks out from the side. There is probably a name for that, and I wish I knew it. There can’t be enough room for a winch handle to rotate. Do you just go back and forth and hope you do not need the lower gear?
You never sail with absolutely everything up. You open at least the panel over the winch you wanna use so it’s clear 🙂 Have a look at pic 4 and 5 from the bottom to see typical sailing config 🙂
Thank you for a very entertaining and very informative blog. Do you totally remove and store panels below or just roll them up? Any further amendments you have or would like to have? How about the lighting? Would you recommend an even lighter colour? Happy sailing!
Thank you for the inspiration! We live in San Francisco, and while it’s not as cold as the North Sea, the San Francisco Bay is pretty cold year round. That being said, my wife has tasked me with enclosing the cockpit before the winter season, and your enclosure has captured my attention. Now I must set out to recreate my own like yours.(maybe a different color) Thank you for sharing your beautiful creation. I hope mine turns out at the least, half as amazing as yours.
Thanks Sergio, and good luck with your project!
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Building a custom cockpit enclosureCreate a comfortable living space on your boat with a custom cockpit enclosure. Protect yourself from the elements, increase your living space, and add privacy to your sailing adventures. Building a Custom Cockpit EnclosureSailing the open seas with your family is an experience like no other. The freedom, adventure, and quality time spent together are truly priceless. However, to make the most of your sailing adventures, it’s essential to have a comfortable and functional living space on your boat. One way to achieve this is by building a custom cockpit enclosure. A cockpit enclosure can provide protection from the elements, increase your living space, and enhance the overall comfort and enjoyment of your time on the water. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the process of building a custom cockpit enclosure for your boat, covering everything from design considerations to materials and installation. Table of ContentsWhy build a custom cockpit enclosure, design considerations, choosing the right materials, tools and equipment, measuring and cutting the fabric, assembling the enclosure, installing the enclosure, maintenance and care. There are several reasons why you might want to build a custom cockpit enclosure for your boat:
Before you start building your custom cockpit enclosure, it’s essential to carefully consider the design. Here are some factors to keep in mind:
Selecting the right materials for your cockpit enclosure is crucial for durability, weather resistance, and ease of maintenance. Here are some popular materials to consider:
Before you begin building your custom cockpit enclosure, gather the necessary tools and equipment:
Once you’ve settled on a design and gathered your materials, it’s time to measure and cut the fabric for your enclosure. Follow these steps:
With your fabric panels cut and ready, it’s time to assemble your custom cockpit enclosure:
With your enclosure assembled, it’s time to install it on your boat:
To keep your custom cockpit enclosure looking and performing its best, follow these maintenance and care tips:
Building a custom cockpit enclosure for your boat can greatly enhance your sailing experience, providing protection from the elements, increased living space, and added privacy. By carefully considering your design, choosing the right materials, and following the steps outlined in this guide, you can create a functional and attractive enclosure that will serve you well on your sailing adventures.
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How to Pick the Right Sailboat Cockpit EnclosureA good sailboat cockpit enclosure does more than just keep you warm and dry. Read this blog post to learn how to pick the right sailboat cockpit enclosure.  A sailboat cockpit enclosure is a straightforward piece of hardware that prepares your your watercraft for use. It’s a rigid frame covered with fabric and see-through enclosure windows/panels that protect you and your passengers from spray, wind, sunshine, and rain. A good sailboat cockpit enclosure does more than just keep you warm and dry; it offers protection from UV rays, fabric strength and tear resistance, clarity in the windows, and so much more. In fact, there are so many features and options available today that when you’re considering a sailboat cockpit enclosure, you might want to consult a forum or you can check out other online resources to help you understand the landscape. So what do we think makes a good sailboat cockpit enclosure? Here’s a quick list of things to to look for before you buy:
Once you’ve decided you want a sailboat cockpit enclosure, you need to consider a few things that will impact your choice of product and style. Do you want a fully enclosed structure? Or do you want a partially enclosed one? For example, if you like to sail on calmer waters under clear skies, then a partial enclosure might be right for you. But, if you if you often find yourself in rough conditions, a full enclosure might be a better fit. Some other things to consider include the types of fabric and enclosure panels you want to use when it comes to design. Your enclosure should fit the lines of your boat and use colors that match your watercraft, and the special features of your fabric (like UV resistance) should be designed for the environment you sail your boat in. Don’t just go with any marine fabric, they’re not all the same. Finally, always do your research and due diligence when it comes to investing in your boat. Find out who supplies the best fabrics and enclosures and ask your manufacturer/installer about the different products, services, and warranties that are available.  Similar postsMarine project spotlight - strataglass and riviera. Canvas Innovations of Holland Michigan designed and manufactured this enclosure project using Riviera Marine Fabric and Strataglass. Marine Project Spotlight - Riviera and Strataglass TransformationThis project won The Outstanding Achievement Award in the Tops and Enclosures 29' and Under category at the 2016 MFA National Convention. Marine Project Spotlight - Riviera and Strataglass ComboChris Sharp MFC of Sharps Custom Canvas Inc. designed and manufactured this enclosure project using Riviera Marine Fabric and Strataglass.  Cockpit awning on a budgetAt less than $100, this diy awning might not be as pretty as one that’s custom made but it does the job. If your boat lies unattended, even for a short time—be it in a marina, (in or out of the water), or on a mooring—it doesn’t take long for it to become grubby, from bird droppings or wind blown dust. An awning is still the simplest and most effective defense method. It works particularly well to protect a large cockpit or the cockpit of a pocket cruiser for sleeping and living.  I wanted to cover the center cockpit and bimini on my 45-foot schooner Britannia to shield it from the Florida sun. The bimini enclosure leaked a little especially during some of the horrendous cloudbursts on summer afternoons. Of course, it’s always possible to have an awning custom made at any canvas or sail maker’s loft, but that wasn’t in my budget. The simplest and easiest way to create an awning is to buy a cheap plastic tarp from your local DIY store, drape it over a boom and attach it to the rails with bungee shock-cord, to basically form a simple tent or lean-to. The main boom on Britannia passes straight over the cockpit, so making a tent was easy. Most tarps have eyelets every 18 inches, so threading bungee cord through and hooking the other end to the rail was easy. However, as might be expected, such a simple solution has its inadequacies. Only the area where there is a support boom can be covered and if you anchor the sides down to a rail it can become a bit of a scramble to edge along the side decks. The tarp will also probably rub against the sides of the bimini, which can cause chafe to both materials in high winds. And, no surprise, a tarp tent looks cheap, because it is. I thought about how to overcome these defects, and make an awning that is both more effective and looks a bit more professional. An idea sprung from seeing covered wagons in an old Wild West movie and I decided to try to make a curved cover like those wagons. Such an arrangement might also hold the tarp clear of the bimini and allow air to pass between. It should also offer more headroom along the side decks and overcome the access problem. I found manufacturers offering just such an awning for about $700 for my boat. And although I knew that what I could make would not look as finished as a purchased custom awning, I was mindful of the budget. I bought a 12-foot-by-16-foot tarp from my local hardware store that nicely fit my main boom length of 16 feet and the boat’s 13-foot beam, tapering down to 10 feet towards the stern. The awning also extended over the aft hatch. Tarps are available in many different sizes and colors, so it should not be difficult to find or tailor one to suit almost any boat.  I needed something to make three curved support bars. I bought six 10-foot-long, half-inch diameter PVC pipes. These are very strong yet flexible and used for high pressure hot and cold water in houses. I also found couplings to screw two pipes together so they could also be unscrewed to more easily stow the awning when we went sailing. I glued the adapters to each pipe, then screwed them together with a threaded coupling. To attach them to the boat I used the same type of pipe, but three-quarter-inch diameter. This size pipe has an internal diameter of a half-inch, so my half-inch awning supports slid inside this pipe perfectly. I fastened three short lengths of three-quarter-inch pipe to the stanchions on each side of the boat using hose clips, after first taping the stanchions to prevent scratching by the clips. The awning rods easily curved over the boom and into these sockets, forming three perfect arches. I fastened half-inch hose clips on the rods, to prevent them from sliding through the sockets. After dragging the tarp over the boom, I used cable ties to strap it securely to the rods, through the eyelets in the front and back of the tarp. I then used one-quarter-inch line to secure the awning round the mast and a cable tie at the rear to fasten it to the end of the boom. I could only fasten the center support rod at the edges of the tarp, but it has stayed in place so far in all winds. I then bought 10 3-foot lengths of bungee shock cord, (blue color to match the rest of the boat), with pre-made hooks on each end to anchor the tarp to the side lifelines and the front and rear rods. All that was needed to attach the cord to the tarp was to cut the hook off one end, then thread it through an eyelet in the tarp and tie a single overhand knot to stop it slipping out. The central arch not only supported the middle of the long tarp, but it provided more room to get under the awning and made it look neater. Shorter awnings than Britannia’s might not need a center support.  All told, the materials for this project cost just $90, including $37 for the tarp. Dismantling the awning when we wanted to go sailing actually proved to be quite simple, and my wife and I soon became proficient. Leaving the two center fastenings front and back still attached, the shock cord is unclipped and the rods removed from their sockets. The rods are then unscrewed and one side of the awning is folded over the other while still attached to the boom at both ends. Then we remove either the front or rear center attachment and the awning can be tightly rolled up along with the rods. I tie the rolled up tarp to the lower lifelines on my boat, where it is out of the way, again using bungee cord. This inexpensive awning effectively protects Britannia’s canvas bimini from the fierce Florida sun as well as any expensive custom made cover. Temperatures in the cockpit are also significantly lower than when the awning is not fitted, and I can comfortably get along the side decks. I consider this to be ample reward for the financial outlay and the small effort. I can even put up with the occasional remark that it “looks like a replica of a Conestoga wagon,” because envy is just another form of flattery. Also in Technique
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 Make a boom tent for your cockpit
Bob Goode shows how you can increase your accommodation by making a custom boom tent  Many years ago I started sailing with a Hurley 22, quite a small boat. Space was at a premium, especially with Anne and our two small children on board. We got around that problem with a boom tent (see PBO March 1995). Even though our current boat, a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey, is 9.7m (32ft) long, a period of wet and windy weather seems to shrink that down and make her feel much smaller. I also prefer to be outside in the fresh air where possible so that I can see what is going on around me. However, I don’t like getting wet – it dilutes my whisky too much. Time for another cockpit cover! Sensible headroom Many yachts sport cockpit enclosures but these require a lot of fittings into the fibreglass and are very costly: I was quoted a four-figure sum for one but I did not want to spend that much. Besides, there is always the problem of where to stow these types of cover. Taking some very rough measurements of the cockpit, I cut a large sheet of builder’s polythene down to approximate size, then marked the centreline and fastened it to the boom with some sail ties through the plastic. I lifted the boom to get sensible headroom and ensure the cover would not rub on the sprayhood. The edges were then stretched out to the guard wires and clothes pegs used to secure them. The position of the edges were marked using a permanent marker, allowing around a four-inch gap for the lacings. I also took photographs for reference later. I made sure to allow the tent had plenty of overlap with the sprayhood at the front and also the cockpit sides so that no rain would find its way underneath. When deciding on the windows, I was careful to position them so that they were usable whether seated or standing. They are also placed such that when the cover is rolled up the window material is not folded, only rolled. This avoids creases in the plastic and will help to stop it splitting over time. If you have a cockpit mainsheet like I do then this will need to be released before the cover can be fitted. Lewmar supply quick-release shackles to replace the standard shackles on mainsheet blocks. These are quite expensive, but I was lucky in this respect as my mainsheet was already fitted with them. An alternative would be to have a slit in the cover to go around the mainsheet and close it with Velcro.  Trimming the template The template was then taken home, trimmed to size and notes penned on for reference. At this point there are several ways to proceed. I could have sewn the cover myself but a domestic machine is not really good enough for stitching several layers of heavy acrylic together. I know from bitter experience how much it costs to fix my wife’s sewing machine so I opted to get the work done with a local cover maker, hence the photographs and copious notes. By making the template yourself you will save a lot of his time and your money! If you are sewing the cover yourself and using PVC, be careful as it can stick to the foot of the sewing machine. A way around this is to place tissue paper either side of the seam and then stitch through it. Tear off when the seam is completed. Shock cord tension  What the boom tent cost The sheet polythene for the template cost £6 from Screwfix. A professional cover maker charged £328 for the finished boom tent in blue acrylic canvas, working from the template I supplied. I also bought: 8m of 6mm shock cord £5.60 Nylon hooks £6.90 2m of 6mm polyester line £1.60 6 parrel beads £2.40 4 luggage straps £4.80 TOTAL: £356 SAVING MONEY If you are making one yourself, acrylic canvas is around £16/m and is available in 1.5m widths. My cover would have needed 5m. Blue PVC is not quite so nice, but would do the job for around half that price. Clear window PVC is around £8/m. Allow for 2m. Eyelets can be bought with a punch kit for self-fitting at around £7 for 25. Try to get extra punches as they blunt quickly. A length of webbing is needed to reinforce the centre seam and provide attachment for the luggage straps to hold the cover to the boom. A good source of such materials is Point North, at www.profabrics.co.uk. A home-sewn version would be about £130 using acrylic, or £90 using PVC – a lot cheaper than buying a bigger boat!  Send us your practical projects – we pay at least £30 for each one published! 
Habitent - cockpit enclosure - a quick new owner's review
niccapotamus Appears to be value for money and will serve its purpose but, looks (from the photo) like it may not stand up to strong winds? ditchcrawlerWell-known member. Before I bought mine I looked at one that a liveaboard lady was using at Foxs marina.She had used it full time over 2 winters and said it stood up to all the weather thrown at it. GrahamM376 said: Appears to be value for money and will serve its purpose but, looks (from the photo) like it may not stand up to strong winds? Click to expand...
 mickywillisCanI ask when the OP bought their Habitent? The price now has risen to £445 + £18 delivery. Seems a big jump in production costs of £85? At the recent Jersey Boat Show, they were offering the tents at £360 but we couldn't take one there and then, so best price they could offer was £400 + Del when we arrived home. mickywillis said: CanI ask when the OP bought their Habitent? The price now has risen to £445 + £18 delivery. Seems a big jump in production costs of £85? At the recent Jersey Boat Show, they were offering the tents at £360 but we couldn't take one there and then, so best price they could offer was £400 + Del when we arrived home. Click to expand... niccapotamus said: There have been posts on this before. However, having speaking to someone who had had one for about 4 years we took the plunge - it cost £360 so bear this in mind as a custom made enclosure is about £1500 or more We have many pressures on the sailing budget as we are improving and changing quite a lot on the boat so that sort of spend on a "luxury" is out of the question for a couple of years - but we wanted a cockpit tent to extend our living space It took us about 45 minutes to put up the first time, but I recon we can get it down to a much shorter time frame - maybe 15 minutes now we know what we are doing. Overall impressions are pretty good. It fits fairly well - will be better once we sort out the best way of strapping at the bottom. What is good is the fact that we have three windows with zippable covers that lift up so we can go from complete enclosure to pretty much a bimini style cover in the summer or with light showers. The material isn't as flimsy as a tent but clearly not as heavy as a full canvas cover. I think it will last if treated well. The guy we spoke to has had his up all winter (he is a liveaboard) for 4 years irrespective of weather so we recon to get a good few years out of this one. Overall 8 out of 10 I think and for £360 I think it represents good value so I'd recommend one if asked. Again previous forum posts have been dismissive of the price but remembering that the company has to design, source, manufacture and advertise the product I think it is good value. The instructions aren't great and you'd need to watch the U tube video first but it becomes obvious pretty quickly. here is a pic of us at Cowes. View attachment 50651 View attachment 50652 Click to expand... Even at £500, they would be excellent value provided they have a size to fit your boat. We first saw them at the Boat Show shortly after they launched and subsequently saw a couple fitted to boats in our marina. The design and build quality is impressive and I've seen them withstand some pretty strong winds. They didn't have a size to fit the boat that we owned at that time and we built our own cockpit enclosure using Sunbrella - the result was ok, but it was a lot of effort and the cost of the materials came close to the price of a Habitent which would have arrived ready to fit. We subsequently upgraded to a larger boat - no question of fitting a Habitent - and paid for a professionally made cockpit enclosure - no change out of £8,000! If there is a Habitent to fit your boat, look very seriously at it! bogman said: would you please send /post a few more detailed pictures as I am hoping to make something similar. Especially the attach points Click to expand... OK, March this year or 2014? Was that a "Boat Show" special offer deal then, as the price went up in January 2015? If March this year, how comes only £360? Thanks
mickywillis said: OK, March this year or 2014? Was that a "Boat Show" special offer deal then, as the price went up in January 2015? If March this year, how comes only £360? Thanks Click to expand... Active memberMy wife altered an old camping tent we had to fit onto the boat. The whole caboodle (poles and tent) weighs next to nothing and takes up very little space. A couple of small brackets to hold the poles in position and some additional bungy attachment points are all that were required on the boat. I wouldn't like to leave it up for any great length of time or if there were strong winds, but to give us some more room onboard to overnight in the summer it is ideal. smert said: My wife altered an old camping tent we had to fit onto the boat. The whole caboodle (poles and tent) weighs next to nothing and takes up very little space. A couple of small brackets to hold the poles in position and some additional bungy attachment points are all that were required on the boat. I wouldn't like to leave it up for any great length of time or if there were strong winds, but to give us some more room onboard to overnight in the summer it is ideal. Click to expand...
 Put ours up for the first time yesterday. First impressions = Fits well Although very light tent type material it seems very robust As someone else said, it took about 45 mins to get it up first time (as we are Habitent Virgins!) . But should be a lot quicker next time now we have got the hang of it. Getting in down is 5 or 10 mins at the most It comes packed in a zip up bag. The people who pack it at the manufacturers must have a degree in packing skill's. Getting in back in again is not easy. Quite pleased so far https://www.facebook.com/1248287275...0.1432892992./877606592307567/?type=1&theater  I had one of these very early on, we bought one having done a review of it for an online mag. I think it serves its stated purpose really well. It's not hard at all to re-pack it for the bag, so long as you have a pontoon or handy flat area on which to fold and roll it! Cantata said: I had one of these very early on, we bought one having done a review of it for an online mag. I think it serves its stated purpose really well. It's not hard at all to re-pack it for the bag, so long as you have a pontoon or handy flat area on which to fold and roll it! Click to expand...
How waterproof is it?  Had our two years now, fully waterproof and very robust. Goes up in 15 mins and comes down in same time. Gave up trying to pack it back in its bag and use one of those blue rectangular Ikea bags so we can just roll/fold it up in the cockpit. Still plenty small enough to stash away. As it is translucent it is much lighter inside than having the full 'canvas' proper fitted jobs. I would recommend it if you don't want to pay vast amounts for a fitted tent. Having bought one a month or two ago, only just got round to trying it at the weekend. Was impressed, fits OK on a Starlight 35 - the leading edge is only 1/2 way across the sprayhood but this didnt seem to matter. Positioned this way, the tent covered the whole cockpit. Was windy and raining hard, but tent was excellent Also used an IKEA bag to store as the provided bag is a very tight fit! Had one for several years, bought it after reviewing it for an online mag, I was so impressed with it. The material did appear very thin to me but that's because I knew nothing of modern tent material. It is certainly waterproof, never had a drop through it. We do manage to roll it up and get it back into its bag, but only if there's a handy pontoon. Other threads that may be of interest
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