I use one of these too, love it. Richard Davis On Jul 18, 2011, at 3:27 AM, Bill Bina <billb...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Our 27-5 has no room for any sort of installed bimini. Our solution is a pair > of GustBuster umbrellas. They are made for golfers and are guaranteed wind > tunnel tested to 50 MPH. The specific model we have (SunBlok) has an > aluminized silver surface that pretty much blocks ALL of the sun and UV. It's > noticeably a LOT cooler under that umbrella, and as the position of the sun > changes, it's no problem to move the umbrella. Try that with a bimini. :-) > I can usually find a place to set it down wedged against the lifelines on > it's side so I don't need to hold it. If things get busy in the cockpit, they > fold out of the way in a second. When it rains at anchor, I clamp the shaft > to the edge of the open slide hatch over the companion way and get great > ventilation and breeze while keeping out rain. Works great in the dinghy as > well. > > http://www.gustbuster.com/products.html > > We tried conventional umbrellas and they were grossly inferior to these. They > don't really block much sun and they can't take wind. > > Bill Bina > > > > On 7/17/2011 9:54 PM, Edd Schillay wrote: >> All, >> >> I'm looking for some suggestions on adding some shade to the cockpit of my >> C&C 37+ while under way (motoring) or sitting at a mooring. >> >> I have a Bimini, but because we race the boat more than anything, it's >> staying put in the garage. >> >> I have a Taylor Made Anchor Shade umbrella, but it's no good while moving or >> in a breeze over 7 knots. >> >> I was considering the Ronstan boom tent, but would love to hear some >> suggestions of a solution that is quick to rig and stow. >> >> All the best, >> >> Edd >> >> ------------------------------- >> Edd M. Schillay >> Starship Enterprise >> C&C 37+ | City Island, NY >> ------------------------------- >> Sent via iPhone 4 >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
