Mesh gear bags

drb9 · Post by **drb9** » May 14th, '11, 21:35

In my cabin, I have 4 mesh gear bags, the top of which slides into a track, and the bottom rests on the shelf. They have gotten very sticky, and while I will try to clean them, I suspect the material has started to break down. So, I have two questions:

1. Does anyone have suggestions about cleaning them, or thoughts on whether the stickiness is the swan song for these old bags.

2. Do you know what they are called or where I can find replacements? Although mine have my boat's name sewn onto them, I would at a minimum like to replicate them as closely as possible.

Thanks.

Darin

SeaBelle · Post by **SeaBelle** » May 16th, '11, 19:52

2 large and 2 small mesh 'laundry bags'. I keep my sleeping bag, pillow, and PJs in one large one and dirty laundry in the other. My flippers, mask, and snorkel just fit in one of the smaller ones. You may want to check out these inexpensive mesh bags.

Markst95 · Post by **Markst95** » May 16th, '11, 20:48

Darin- I don't know if you'll find many boat specific ones with tracks. I found a few of these Yakima ones on closeout that have worked well for me but may be too small for your application.

[img]http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo99 ... gebags.jpg[/img]

drb9 · Post by **drb9** » May 16th, '11, 21:25

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to try to post a picture of mine below. I would like to clean them and, failing that, find a replacement. I haven't found any manufacturer tag yet.

[img]http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l51 ... earbag.jpg[/img]

mahalocd36 · Post by **mahalocd36** » May 17th, '11, 12:51

Those look custom-made to me. Not that hard, if you have a good sewing machine. You can buy that stuff that slides into the rail at Sailrite.

drb9 · Post by **drb9** » May 18th, '11, 08:05

Thanks, Melissa. I think they are custom-made. Someone suggested the material is Phifertex, so I'm going to look into how to clean that.

Darin

Joe Myerson · Post by **Joe Myerson** » May 18th, '11, 11:42

Quite a while back I saw mention of those mesh bags with tracks in an issue of Practical Sailor.

I can't put my hands on that issue right now, but I remember turning down the corner, thinking it might be a good way to stow stuff on a smallish boat.

The price was prohibitive.

PS did not rate the product--they merely announced it as a new item on the market.

I'll post again if I can ever find the reference.

--Joe

drb9 · Post by **drb9** » May 18th, '11, 13:25

You may have found a viable replacement for me. I went to the Practical Sailor website, ran a search for "gear bag," which led me to an article abstract. The abstract referred to the "Right Track" by Sailing Angles, and Google led me to this:

http://www.sailingangles.com/prod_gen.cfm?catid=1022

I like my originals a little more, but at least this gives me an alternative.

Thanks! (Is this the product you remember?)

Darin

Joe Myerson · Post by **Joe Myerson** » May 18th, '11, 13:28

Bingo!

I'm glad my memory is better than my filing system.

Good luck!

--Joe

mike ritenour · Post by **mike ritenour** » May 25th, '11, 09:57

If you would like a really heavy duty bag go to your local junk yard and purchase a couple of "trunk bags" that are used to secure cargo in cars, suv and the like.
They come in various sizes and have a variety of attachment methods and points.
I think I paid $2.00 each.
We use them down below and behind our lee cloths on deck.
They hold up very well to the UV and will hold a LOT of cargo.
Rit

The Cape Dory Board

Mesh gear bags

Mesh gear bags

I have 2 large and 2 small mesh 'laundry bags'.

Phifertex

Saw those in Practical Sailor

Joe!

Yep, that's it

Alternative to Mesh bags