[Rhodes22-list] Taylormade Anchor Shade

[Bob Keller]

David,
Sounds interesting-I hate using a bimini because it cuts off the 
companionway when folded up and interferes with the captains chairs when it 
is open.  Would like to see some pics of the set-up you are describing.
Bob K


>From: "David Culp" <daculp at gmail.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Taylormade Anchor Shade
>Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:12:55 -0500
>
>Texas sun is not kind to vinyl and as a result, my bimini cover was shot
>when I got my boat from a private owner.  I don't want a bimini to sail 
>with
>and couldn't see replacing it just to sit underneath it at anchor
>occasionally.  Then I spotted this item at West Marine called an Anchor
>Shade.  It is basically an umbrella for a boat and it just so happens that
>it fits the cockpit area of the Rhodes perfectly including being able to 
>use
>the existing forward strap attachment points from the previous bimini
>installation.  The rear straps attach nicely to the rear cleats in the
>method that the manufacturer recommends.  For the front straps, you merely
>turn the strap around and use the clip on the boat's attach point.  Anyone
>interested, I have photos of how I attached it, just email me and I will
>send them to you.
>
>Now let's be clear.  If you want to sail with your cockpit covered from the
>hot sun-then this is not for you.  If you want to overnight in your
>boat-again, this is not for you.  If you want to sail and then anchor in
>light winds or sit in your slip under some shade and eat your sandwich-then
>this will work.  For the other two situations, I can think of nothing 
>better
>then purchasing a bimini or the boom-room from GBI which I would do if I
>intended to do either of those two things.
>
>I have attached two photos.  One is OK and shows the cockpit with the 
>Anchor
>Shade in place.  The other is out of focus but is adequate to show the view
>from the cabin underneath the canopy.
>
>Again, I am not recommending this as a replacement for any equipment that
>GBI sells.  This item is too flimsy to use except on a very temporary basis
>when the wind dies and the sun is baking.
>
>David Culp
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