Netting

[gosstyla]

Guess this section is as good a spot as any to post this question.

Can anyone recommend a source for storage netting. I want to place nets in a lot of nooks and crannies that otherwise would go unused. Especially in the bottom area of cabinets and shelfs that are real narrow due to hull angle.

I've found a couple of web sites but they mostly have netting for sports or heavy duty storage. The smallest square size I've found is about 0.75". I think I need something smaller maybe 0.25" or 0.50" at most.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[S/V Elusive]

Thought about making your own with bungee cord and small line?

You DO have to be careful what you store there - remember that if you take on water - fact of boating - it may slosh around and get those items wet. Plus, it stays pretty damp down in those areas anyway. All of my lower-in-the-boat storage areas are for items that, in normal use, get wet anyway - ie. hoses, fittings, some wire/cables, extra water, and so on.

good luck

[captjohn360]

try the beach ,ive found all kinds of fishnet washed up on the beach just rinse and cut to size....jt

[gosstyla]

Thanks capjohn360.

The beach probably won't be a reliable source and finding specific netting I want might be a little tricky. However, I will check out fishing related websites.

[Geoff S.]

Depending on how much weight you want to put into it, you might think about an automotive trunk organizer net. I have a several OEM Ford Minivan "envelope style" cargo nets that I got at a garage sale for cheap; they're stretchy, hold a lot of stuff, and have loops in the corners so they can be mounted in any area you want. I put fenders, spare docklines, life vests and storm sails in them, and they keep them reasonably organized and mildew-free. I'm rather appalled at what they want for them new, $51.75! http://www.fordaccessoriesstore.com/fas/b2c/catalog.asp Type "Cargo Net" in the search field.

I'm sure such a thing is available after-market, for example this flat style at JC Whitney's is only 16 bucks: http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...001425/c-10101

Another source might be camping stores. Here's one at REI with carabiners in the corners for $20: http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...cat=REI_SEARCH

I've seen cheap light-duty gear hammocks at Army-Navy stores too, couple bucks apiece.

[Canibul]

I've seen really small hammocks advertised online, I think it was for camping...

[Auspicious]

I found this: http://www.bertaut.com/netmaking.html

[gosstyla]

Mostly I want light restraining nets for the narrow part of shelfs and cabinents in the interior.

Based on the suggestion about fishing nets I found this sight which seems to have exactly what I want:

http://www.sterlingnets.com/bulk_netting.html

Thanks all, for the suggestions.