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06-03-2015, 06:09 PM
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City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
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New sun shade
I got tired of roasting in the sun sitting in my fancy hot tub 😎, so I hillbilly engineered this sun shade from one of those yard triangle sail shade things. Kind of a temporary deal right now-- seeing if I like it.
I'm sure it will blow down after the first puff of wind, but it's throwing off some shade for my beer drinking time right now!
I'm hoping the wrinkles will disappear after a few days...
Finally got that mast I've been wanting. Little short tho-- story of my life...
And I see it's a little off kilter now that I posted this pic. Will have to adjust that, mañana.
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06-03-2015, 06:56 PM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Nice canopy, 'Dude! It seems to fit well there. Is that the one from Costco? I was thinking of a couple of those for my backyard. I bet those wrinkles are gone after one or two sunny days.
If we're talking cobbled-together sun shades (to borrow a term from a recent thread!), I need to contribute my latest version. It's a slight variation of my redneck canvas from last summer.
Here it is fully extended forward to the aft pilothouse wall.
The view from inside while it's positioned for half coverage and ladder access.
I added the corner lines to safeguard against a strong wind bending the temporary poles.
I found that with the cover retracted halfway, there is little wind pressure on it when underway. I still install the corner lines just in case, but it rides very well...much better that when it's fully extended. I presume it's because of the station wagon effect on my boat. With the top open along the aft edge, there's an exit for that air rushing in to fill the low pressure area aft of the house while underway.
Gotta love that extra shade in the warm summer months!
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06-03-2015, 07:09 PM
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City: Hailing Port: Charleston, SC
Vessel Name: Moonstruck
Vessel Model: Sabre 42 Hardtop Express
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 8,276
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Both are great additions, and look very nice. Shades really extend the comfortable use of outdoor space. (one thumb for each)
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06-03-2015, 07:13 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Jacksonville
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 11,680
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I like the design. Besides keeping the tub/beer cool, below decks also benefits. Shade is good!
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06-03-2015, 07:16 PM
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City: Tri Cities, WA
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,406
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I'm light skinned and don't do well in the sun....and we live in a desert. When I bought our boat I had to have a cockpit sunshade put on. They did a nice job and here's what we ended up with. It's only braced with two poles down below, one on either side of the transom door, and two poles from above, one from each side of the arch. It's made of Stamoid material and after five years of use it shows no wear at all.
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1981 Boston Whaler 13'
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06-03-2015, 08:49 PM
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Guru
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Nice shades! Mine is a little odd looking, but so is the boat, so it kind of fits.
Sitting under the moon shade tonight listening to manatee surface for air. This is cool.
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06-03-2015, 08:52 PM
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Senior Member
City: Huntsville, AL
Vessel Name: Sea Note
Vessel Model: Mainship 40
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 185
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Dang FlyWright. love that open look from the salon to the aft deck. Quite inviting. while not actually invited.
Got two of the Costco sails. use them just like the cardude. No hot tub though.
Shoot it is only Wednesday. looking forward to the lake and a small wooden boat show Sat.
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06-03-2015, 09:28 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Paris,TN
Vessel Name: Slo-Poke
Vessel Model: Jorgensen custom 44
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,749
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Whad up wid yall ? We on the boat tonight . Got to go to work tomorrow but
it's easier leaving from the boat than the house . Steak and California wine for dinner .
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06-03-2015, 09:34 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Paris,TN
Vessel Name: Slo-Poke
Vessel Model: Jorgensen custom 44
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Aft deck has a bunch a shade also . Most of time we are hanging out here.It also has a cheesy ceiling fan .
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06-03-2015, 09:46 PM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,728
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Looks great, Marty!
I bet it can get scary on that bow, huh?
I guess I should include my Breeze Booster in the discussion. It's the scoop over the hatch. This little gem pushes lots more air through the cabins for minimal bucks. IIRC, it was $70-80.
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06-03-2015, 09:47 PM
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Guru
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pack Mule
Aft deck has a bunch a shade also . Most of time we are hanging out here.It also has a cheesy ceiling fan .
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Pack, your cockpit area is da shizzle.
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06-03-2015, 09:54 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Paris,TN
Vessel Name: Slo-Poke
Vessel Model: Jorgensen custom 44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyWright
Looks great, Marty!
I bet it can get scary on that bow, huh?
I guess I should include my Breeze Booster in the discussion. It's the scoop over the hatch. This little gem pushes lots more air through the cabins for minimal bucks. IIRC, it was $70-80.
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Al I like that breeze booster . Thats money well spent .
The only thing scarey on the bow is my old windlass .
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06-03-2015, 10:54 PM
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Guru
City: Marathon, Florida
Vessel Name: Walkabout
Vessel Model: 1989 Sea Ray 380 Aft Cabin
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 521
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06-04-2015, 05:10 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Our aft deck isnice and large , so the sun shade is a 10x10 back yard folding item, with steel frame and legs
About $60 at box stores .
Sure the thing will rust , eventually, but for $60 with 5 years of service , so what?
For folks with out the space , the local RV shop will have aluminum stock that will hold a bolt rope , so you can slide the awning in place , far stronger than snaps.
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06-04-2015, 05:41 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Paris,TN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by READY2GO
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Mike that is some serious shade . Very nice
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06-04-2015, 08:00 AM
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Guru
City: Vero Beach, FL.
Vessel Name: FIREFLY
Vessel Model: Pilgrim 40
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Living in Florida, I approve this post.
Nice job to all, shade is king at all costs.
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06-04-2015, 08:44 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Paris,TN
Vessel Name: Slo-Poke
Vessel Model: Jorgensen custom 44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cardude01
I got tired of roasting in the sun sitting in my fancy hot tub ��, so I hillbilly engineered this sun shade from one of those yard triangle sail shade things. Kind of a temporary deal right now-- seeing if I like it. Attachment 40723
I'm sure it will blow down after the first puff of wind, but it's throwing off some shade for my beer drinking time right now!
I'm hoping the wrinkles will disappear after a few days...
Attachment 40721
Attachment 40722
Finally got that mast I've been wanting. Little short tho-- story of my life...
And I see it's a little off kilter now that I posted this pic. Will have to adjust that, mañana.
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Cardude that looks nice . With that forward cockpit area you could do something like this Biloxi Lugger and call it an Island Lugger . Check out the porch swing .
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06-04-2015, 02:35 PM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,728
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pack Mule
Cardude that looks nice . With that forward cockpit area you could do something like this Biloxi Lugger and call it an Island Lugger . Check out the porch swing .
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Some canvas additions really detract from the beauty of the boat. I think this is one of those!
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06-04-2015, 02:45 PM
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Guru
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
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But the porch swing is cool! 😁
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06-04-2015, 02:46 PM
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Guru
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
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Quote:
Originally Posted by READY2GO
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Holy smokes! Now that's some serious shade!
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