Finally got around to improving the temp shade design

[grouperjim]

I think the new design looks better, and being lower, it provides more shade.

Essentially cut off the upper part of the outrigger, then drilled a hole in the vertical part and inserted the rod. Bevelled the ends of the rods to conform to the shape of the inside of the vertical piece. Welded the rod in place at the hole and where it butts up against the inside of the vertical piece. I then finished it off with a cap which looks nice but also provides strength as the outrigger matl is relatively thin. VERY strong.

 

[DaleH]

Hey ... you forgot the cover! You're gonna get burned big time with it like that !

 

[grouperjim]

By lowering the structure, unfortunately the dimensions of the sunbrella matl also changed enough to require modifications. I don't do canvas, so I have to wait until next week to get it back.

The Admiral doesn't know about the fabric miscalculation.....I may need to "misspeak" myself and dip into my slush fund for a full blown "cover" up. 8)

 

[In Agreement]

I see you finally got the welding done, looks good from the pics. Nice boat shed too.

By dropping it down it looks like you can't get to the rods in the holders like you could before, but being lower I guess you can reach around and over to get to them.

From the other pics it looks as if the first mate is back aboard, stylish in the pink ensemble.

 

[grouperjim]

Hey John:

The rods still slide past the front bow without a problem. I didn't want to lose that.

Next time you come down you'll just have to check it out yourself.

 

[Megabyte]

Most excellent sunshade.
Please take some photos for us while on the water this season. :wink:

 

[pelagic2530]

nice, man! i never noticed that you had the 2/3 pilothouse cutout too, kinda like Ronnie's. cool looking! wish i had a section of hard glass, the full open back is nice but tough to mount stuff to :lol:

 

[Megabyte]

I may have to take your photos to a local fabricator and see what it would cost to have a shade like that made for my ride.

Hmmmmmm......

 

[grouperjim]

Kevin:

You should get one made. The whole contraption, sunbrella and all, weighs less than 10 lbs and fits in a sunbrella storage bag for stowage in the P-house when not in use. I trailer the boat to the ramp with it up and it doesn't move.

To have everything true, you need to tack it together while in place in the rod holders. I used some twine and hung it from the supports of my boat enclosure. The trick is to weld it so the rods are perfectly parallel and run straight back.....about 2-3 inches higher in the back so the top is roughly level when the boat is in the water.

After you get it welded and true, the rods will have some play left and right because of the rodholder notch design. Take the end of the rods and cock them outboard to remove the play. While cocked outboard, measure the distances (hole to hole) between the three sets of jaw slides. For instance, my front bow is 47", middle is 49 1/2" and the back bow is 52 inches. Because your boat gets narrower the further from the transom you get, this shape just about parallels the gunnel.

Well worth the effort and $$. My fishing buddy (also 2320) went cheap though.....he uses a beach umbrella stuck in a rodholder. Doesn't look too good but works none the less. As you know, a good shade that can withstand 40+ mph and rough seas doesn't come cheap.

 

[tara11]

Jim, That is cool, I need one of those, and I also need one of those sheds for my driveway, oh and I got the Permatrims, are installed, just need to add water, and next may have to make a sun shade
Craig

 

[grouperjim]

That was quick! You will like them.

I am adding water in about 45 minutes and hopefully some grouper and snapper. Fishing rpt to follow.

 

[Foggylink]

Very Nice !

I'm thinking a mini version of some sort on a center console. :?:

 

[grouperjim]

Got the sunbrella from the canvas shop today........finished look. 8)

 

[Megabyte]

Dang that is nice. 8)
That should be a factory option. :wink:

 

[In Agreement]

Looks good Jim, your canvas guy seems to be top notch. Noticed the boat cover while helping you put it on, was also a nice piece.