Poor man's bimini
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South of Heaven
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Nice job. You saved yourself $1000!
Love it. For years on my 22 C-Dory I used a patio umbrella, small home made stand for the base, and bungy cords. Got lots of complimentary remarks at the FH gatherings. I did end up going with a Taylor Made Sunshade, it gave a bit more coverage. I have never been a fan of cockpit enclosures. If I wanted another room on a boat, I would get a bigger boat. I'm ok saying this because I have my hard hat on.
Martin.
Martin.
curioustraveler
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C-Sharp,
That's excellent. I made a prototype this weekend of almost the exact same thing. Used some 3/4" electrical conduit instead of boat hooks in the rod holders and I don't have a radar arch so I'm planning to fasten to the grab rails.
I used an old bed sheet for the prototype...my measurements were a little off but I think the idea will work well. Anything you would do differently? I plan to fasten a length of PVC across the front edge of the canvas to give it some support. Think this is necessary?
That's excellent. I made a prototype this weekend of almost the exact same thing. Used some 3/4" electrical conduit instead of boat hooks in the rod holders and I don't have a radar arch so I'm planning to fasten to the grab rails.
I used an old bed sheet for the prototype...my measurements were a little off but I think the idea will work well. Anything you would do differently? I plan to fasten a length of PVC across the front edge of the canvas to give it some support. Think this is necessary?
curioustraveler":ygwrl0sz said:
The mesh shade cloth has grommets on the corners and I use some of those ball bungees to quickly attach. Used them to buffer the tension at the boat pole corners. I thought of using some of those collapsible tent poles, but found it not to be needed. Flaps a little in the breeze, but certainly not worth carrying more stuff. Folds & stows nicely, and who knows when I might need an extra boat pole?
