Cockpit awning

[rwp48]

My wife and I are already dreaming of being back in Maine aboard our Parker. We want to make some kind of awning to provide shade when we are at anchor. Not interested in being able to use it when we are running so a Bimini top isn't really what we want. I'm thinking about a Sunbrella awning fastened to the aft end of the pilothouse roof in a track, held up with poles set in the aft rod holders. Obviously, this would only be for those hot, windless days.

I'd love to hear everybody else's ideas.

 

[jpg1969]

I thought this was interesting. Designed for T-Top but wonder if it would work on a sportcabin roof?
http://www.bocashade.com/

 

[shawnee83]

Randy, I read your post and saw that you really didn't want something like mine but I thought I'd share it with you anyway, if for nothing else than maybe it will give you some ideas. I did use the trac system to attach to the cabin. I love my set up as it give me shade in the cabin and where I put my deck chairs and it's rock solid. All my attachment points are spring loaded quick release type so the whole top can be removed in 2 minutes. My dodger has a zip out for access to my rod holders. I looked at the ones Jim posted and they are also a nice idea. Both types have their drawbacks. In Maine I can see why a perminant type Bimini may not be needed but in NC I really like having the perminant shade.

 

[Gunner]

Check the link below. Ive seen this top on another boat. They are nice. Easy up, light weight, drys quickly,
takes up minimal space when not in use.

https://www.ttopcovers.com/store/boat-shade-kit

 

[B-Faithful]

We have a taylor Anchor shade for our boat. Works great! stores away in a bag, easy to put up.

http://www.taylormadeproducts.com/anchorshade/

Here it is on my old boat...

 

[Megabyte]

We have a taylor Anchor shade for our boat. Works great! stores away in a bag, easy to put up.

http://www.taylormadeproducts.com/anchorshade/

I have one of those for my 2520. Works well.