Without doubt, the cockpit is one of the most important and busiest areas on board any yacht. It is a space approximately one third of the length of your yacht that may have not been used to it’s full potential. Having identified this, we have developed a Cockpit Enclosure that will utilise this space more effectively.
Our Cockpit Enclosure will protect you, your crew and your cockpit. It will also extend the living and usable area on board whilst adding to the appearance of your yacht. Therefore, the extra space gained by adding the enclosure can now be utilised in other ways. For example – it will provide extra accommodation, space to hang your wet weather clothing or even a room in which to socialise with your family or friends. You could even say that the Cockpit Enclosure is the marine equivalent to adding a conservatory to your home!
The C&J Marine Cockpit Enclosure has been developed over 30 years to be a versatile product, while maintaining the quality of the components throughout. Our customers can have a variety of different needs, ranging from lake and coastal, fair weather day trips, to round the world blue water adventures. Our products can be designed and customised from a range of optional extras to best suit your needs and plans with your vessel. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff are always on hand to discuss what is available for your product, ensuring you are made aware of every possibility, therefore if you would like to hear more information on any of our customising options and how they could benefit you, please get in touch.
The Cockpit Enclosure is a must for extending the living space on board. With most of our designs achieving standing head room, the cockpit welcomes itself to an additional berth, a place for the kids to camp out or somewhere to change when there is not enough space below. Our internal blinds are a must for privacy. Using a lightweight polyester fabric called Odyssey, we attach the blinds at the top, adding Velcro® tabs to the sides and bottom of the window frame to secure them. Simple tie up straps keep then tidy when not required.
To enable protection of the Cockpit Enclosure windows as well as blocking out any unwanted light, C&J Marine window covers are the solution. Keeping the windows covered will prolong the life of the PVC material. When covering the windows of the Sprayhood and Cockpit Enclosure, privacy can also be achieved, ideal for those who live aboard or cruise extensively. These covers are also manufactured from acrylic canvas and will attach to the outside of the canopy using secure high quality snap fasteners.
The classic C&J Cockpit Enclosure includes two side panel windows, and one aft panel window. While for many customers this is an ample window-to-canvas ratio, there are occasions when more windows are needed. For larger sailing yachts the top panel of the enclosure can be over a metre wide, with even larger quarter stern panels. If you are keen to maximise the light within the cockpit or would simply like to enjoy the views that your marina offers whatever the weather, additional windows can be added to achieve a panoramic, 360 degree view.
While a Cockpit Enclosure may seem just what you are looking for, the idea of storing it while sailing may concern you – but don’t let it! We have developed the C&J Breakdown Kit which more than 85% of customers opt to have. With a total of six splits across the two stainless steel bars, our cockpit enclosure frame breaks down to various manageable pieces. The kit comes with two grey storage bags; one for the canvas cover and the other for the frame to keep it all together. All the joins are colour-coded to ensure erecting it is as easy as dismantling it.
The UK has some of the most diverse weather conditions throughout our seasons, from gloriously hot sunshine to heavy rain, storms, and snow. Now more than ever we are receiving enquiries about a diverse product which can be used for protection while sailing from the powerful UV rays, with the option of attachable enclosure panels. The C&J Bimini Enclosure is a very popular product, but it isn’t possible for everyone. Many traditionally designed sailing yachts are simply not designed to mount a Bimini to for reasons such as cockpit space, winch positions and boom heights to name a few.
While a Cockpit Enclosure may feel like your only option, you may like to consider upgrading the design to incorporate fully removable panels as a step closer to that ‘Bimini’ style and feel. By increasing the size of the side panel and the addition of a continuous zip length, the panels can be completely removed leaving a smaller quarter stern panel in position ensuring the frame remains tensioned in position. Whilst not every customer will be able to sail with this set up, there are many benefits like that of a Bimini with this innovative and cost-effective design.
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