It helps keep the boat very cool and gives us another place to sit outside with out being in the sun (I am very light complected). We have two chairs and a small table on the bow while not underway. It cost me about 2k all togather, but was well worth it to me. It is attached with zippers so I can take it down in less than 5 minutes. Takes about 15 minutes to put back on though. I take it and the bimini down if forcasted over 40 knots.
This pic shows how it is zipped on.