Many of the newer yachts have shades...

[slande]

Many of the newer yachts have shades over the bow (see attached example) and awnings over the stern. Does anyone know of a web site or other source of configurations to consider?

[dvanwelsum]

We bought some Mantis umbrellas rather than an awning for the bow.https://www.pro-techt.com/index.php/

[slande]

We solved the desire for shade on front and back of our 60 DA by purchasing 4 Sun Fly struts from Performance Textile in Annapolis MD. We installed 2 struts and 2 pad eyes in front and back. Our canvas installers made light mesh shades that cut 80% of sun but let in some light and air, although not rain proof. This set up is easy to put up and then to take down.

[Bow_Tie]

Hello Ron, I don’t know if this info would be helpful to you. We own a 2004 500 DA with a huge cockpit and in Florida the sun is unbearable. I had a pipe welder make and powder coat a frame and a canvas guy install Stamoid fabric over it. What I now have is a full self supporting (without any standoff supports) cockpit shade that looks as factory as one could get. All boats with a open cockpit should have a factory installed cockpit shade available as an option. It would definitely make boating more enjoyable. I cannot attach the pics of the shade, if you’d like to see the design tell what email address you’d like them sent to.

[Rlynch]

Please email pictures to [email protected]

[Alumofcu]

[email protected]. I have a 500DA

[Bow_Tie]

Here is a pic of the shade on Bow Tie