Slant back Canvas Shade?
- Thread starter BillinPA
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- Apr 26, 2009
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- '97 330 Sundancer, Raymarine C80 suite with radar, Mercury 310 Hypalon w/8hp Yammie 2stk
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I use a triangle sun shade with a boat hook as a quick shade when we are anchored for a few days. One side of the triangle is draped over the rear Bimini and tied to the arch on each side, then the point goes back to a boat hook tied with a rope to hold the shade tight. I like the triangle because it allows some sun, but these days I think less is probably better.
I plan to get a square 10x10 sun shade this summer and buy some Home Depot fiberglass and aluminum extendible paint poles like @golfman said to go in the two 30 degree rod holders I have at the back of the gunwales. It will give more shade and look a bit less "rigged".
This is what the triangle shade looks like from the inside.
I plan to get a square 10x10 sun shade this summer and buy some Home Depot fiberglass and aluminum extendible paint poles like @golfman said to go in the two 30 degree rod holders I have at the back of the gunwales. It will give more shade and look a bit less "rigged".
This is what the triangle shade looks like from the inside.
Gofirstclass
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Interesting setup you have Creekwood. Per chance do you have any pics taken from outside the boat that show that sunshade?
I think trying to use the existing slant back canvas is going to be cumbersome because it's so big. Not that you can't do it, but you'll have to secure the sides/wings of the slant back somehow so they're not just flapping around. But maybe that's a good thing - they could block sun from the side, as well.
But... you'll have to do something with the window that's in the slant back cover, too - cover it up somehow or it defeats the purpose of what you're trying to do. I'm assuming your cover has a window... and if it doesn't, you should have one installed for regular use so you can see behind you.
Honestly, I think you'd be better off with making a new piece just for this purpose. The material won't be very expensive - neither would sewing a zipper into it to attach to your arch bimini.
But... you'll have to do something with the window that's in the slant back cover, too - cover it up somehow or it defeats the purpose of what you're trying to do. I'm assuming your cover has a window... and if it doesn't, you should have one installed for regular use so you can see behind you.
Honestly, I think you'd be better off with making a new piece just for this purpose. The material won't be very expensive - neither would sewing a zipper into it to attach to your arch bimini.
- Apr 26, 2009
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hottoddie
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- Jan 11, 2012
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Devised this several seasons ago. The 2 support poles are type L copper tubing and the cross bar is teak. I made nylon straps with the button snaps to match the locations of the snaps on the canvas. Works great at anchor or cocktail speeds. Have to take it down at cruise speeds.
KevinC
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Not the slant back canvas - I don't think that would work. What about something like this??
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Cocktail Time
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- Jul 9, 2007
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That is what I have installed. The shade was about $700 and made out of sunbrella to match my existing canvas. I used aluminum poles from https://ttopboatshade.com/ they were about $150-$200. I'll see if I can find a decent picture and share it. I would suggest going with something lighter than sunbrella and it should lower the cost as well. Something stretchy would be ideal.
Stee6043
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I've got about $125 total into my shade setup. Using the existing canvas was an initial desire of mine but the shape was weird and I have a big window in the back so....that kind of defeated the purpose 
KevinC
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We make these as a kit for the 340SDA. The poles are stainless, collapse down and are made in-house. The material is Sunbrella to match existing color. The hooks attach to staineless d-rings that are sewn into reinforcements on the canvas and this allows for tensioning of the cover once attached at to the sunshade. Its a quick up and quick down for storage.
Only downside to these are that they can not be used underway because the downward pressure of the air flowing over the top could cause it to collapse. If you want something to use underway you will need a rigid support structure at the rear.
-Kevin
Cocktail Time
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- Jul 9, 2007
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Nice, what's a ballpark price?
Korkie
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I have this sun shade that we may be parting with, probably will not know for sure until mid to late spring. Straps to rear bimini supports and has friction clips that go around edge of bimini. Stretchy black with a reflective top side to reflect the heat. Poles are aluminum and are adjustable, slide into rod holders and slant back. Breaks down to about 3 feet long and has carry bag. Goes up in about 8 minutes once you get the hang of it. We are adding a camper enclosure this off season and are still undecided if we are going to part with this so as to have it when the enclosure is not on the boat. I can get you the manufacturers info off the tag if you would like. Does work really nice.
mrsrobinson
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Why didn't Sea Ray ever figure out the slant back was useless other than for weather protection. I'm guessing they did it for cost reasons?
Skybolt
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- Nov 11, 2014
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They did and most options were a camper back, which was/is a royal PITA to deal with. So much canvas.
Stee6043
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I think it's also aesthetics. The slant back is a far more sporty look overall. I know folks that would prefer the camper back for functionality but can't make the jump to the boxy rear end appearance.
jmauld
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I hate the boxy look as well, but the functionality and the ability to boat comfortably year round, is worth the hate!
