Sunshade

[Bob 32]

I am looking for some type of sunshade for the back of my 32' 2005 sundancer. i do not want to get the camper top just something easy i can put up.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Do you have rod holders? If not, those are easy to install and give you the easy set-up option of using a shade system where you put a pole in each rod holder, then the aft edge of the shade slips over the top of poles and the fwd edge connects to the zipper of your existing bimini top/valance by sewing in a matching zipper to the sun shade material.

Google for something like rod holder sun shade for boats. But you could certainly make this yourself.

Also... look at something like SureShade.

The pole setup could give you a larger sunshade, though - since you can angle the rodholders outwards.

 

[Chris-380]

@KevinC

 

[KevinC]

I am looking for some type of sunshade for the back of my 32' 2005 sundancer. i do not want to get the camper top just something easy i can put up.

We make a Fly Shade (Sunshade Extension) that zippers direct to the factory Sunshade. We have patterns for the 340SDA and 320DA. These do require the use of the rod holders and should not be used underway.

Here is what the 340SDA version looks like:


More pictures can be found online on our portfolio page. If you are interested in more info please fill out the request form on our website and I will contact you.

Thanks
-Kevin

 

[KevinC]

@KevinC

@Chris-380, Thanks for the tag!

-Kevin

 

[Lazy Daze]

Bob - Kevin is fantastic - he'll get you setup and won't steer you wrong!

 

[Creekwood]

I am looking for some type of sunshade for the back of my 32' 2005 sundancer. i do not want to get the camper top just something easy i can put up.

Here is what I did using fibreglass painter poles from Home Depot (spray painted white to make them marine grade and increase the value 3X) and sunshade material, shock cord, and stainless clips, all from Amazon.:

 

[Golfman25]

Here is what I did using fibreglass painter poles from Home Depot (spray painted white to make them marine grade and increase the value 3X) and sunshade material, shock cord, and stainless clips, all from Amazon.:View attachment 149126

How you attaching to the top? If I go under to get to the bimini hardware it's a bit too low.

 

[b_arrington]

Someone in a different group just did this install on their Sabre. Using Makefast poles and receivers mounted on the swim platform. Not sure if this would work as-is for you, or need some creative attachment points.

This is what the deck mount socket and pole base look like.

And here's a rendering of the same thing on a Back Cove 372.

 

[Creekwood]

How you attaching to the top? If I go under to get to the bimini hardware it's a bit too low.

I have long shock cord attached to those two corners with stainless spring clips. I just lay the sun shade over the top of my rear top and run the shock cord down and around the hand rail on the outside of the boat and back to the sun shade. So that forward edge of the shade overlaps the back top of the actual boat canvas.

I’ll take better pictures next week when I am back up at the boat.

 

[litespeed999]

Here is what I did using fibreglass painter poles from Home Depot (spray painted white to make them marine grade and increase the value 3X) and sunshade material, shock cord, and stainless clips, all from Amazon.:View attachment 149126

This looks exactly what we are trying to do on our 340 DA. I bought the Taylor Made pole sockets and want to install them like you did. Did you use a mounting bracket on the underside? I fear without it the stress from the shade will crack the fiberglass.

 

[Lazy Daze]

This looks exactly what we are trying to do on our 340 DA. I bought the Taylor Made pole sockets and want to install them like you did. Did you use a mounting bracket on the underside? I fear without it the stress from the shade will crack the fiberglass.

You absolutely, positively won't need any backer plates. The top of the gunwale is very thick. The stress created by the poles/sunshade is miniscule compared to strength of the area.

But... do chamfer your screw holes - that way you won't get stress cracks in the gel from running your screws in.

The hardest part is drilling the correct angle hole. Turn the rod holder upside down and match that.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Here is what I did using fibreglass painter poles from Home Depot (spray painted white to make them marine grade and increase the value 3X) and sunshade material, shock cord, and stainless clips, all from Amazon.:

Marine grade... nice

 

[Creekwood]

This looks exactly what we are trying to do on our 340 DA. I bought the Taylor Made pole sockets and want to install them like you did. Did you use a mounting bracket on the underside? I fear without it the stress from the shade will crack the fiberglass.

My poles slip into 30 degree angles fishing rod holders. When I drilled the holes to mount the rod holders my gunwales were two inches thick marine plywood with 1/4 fibreglass on top. Backer plates not needed for the rod holders.

 

[Creekwood]

I have long shock cord attached to those two corners with stainless spring clips. I just lay the sun shade over the top of my rear top and run the shock cord down and around the hand rail on the outside of the boat and back to the sun shade. So that forward edge of the shade overlaps the back top of the actual boat canvas.

I’ll take better pictures next week when I am back up at the boat.

Updated the picture to show how mine attaches over the top. You can see the long shock cord that holds it on. It loops down through the hand hold and back up to the corner of the shade. The shade overlays the back edge of the Bimini.

 

[bfernald0]

We make a Fly Shade (Sunshade Extension) that zippers direct to the factory Sunshade. We have patterns for the 340SDA and 320DA. These do require the use of the rod holders and should not be used underway.

Here is what the 340SDA version looks like:
View attachment 149114

More pictures can be found online on our portfolio page. If you are interested in more info please fill out the request form on our website and I will contact you.

Thanks
-Kevin

Filled out a request form!

 

[litespeed999]

You absolutely, positively won't need any backer plates. The top of the gunwale is very thick. The stress created by the poles/sunshade is miniscule compared to strength of the area.

But... do chamfer your screw holes - that way you won't get stress cracks in the gel from running your screws in.

The hardest part is drilling the correct angle hole. Turn the rod holder upside down and match that.

Thank you for clearing that up for me. It wasn't until I looked at the gunwalls again to realize you cant access them from inside.

The screw hole brackets already have a chamfer. Do think chamfered the holes on the fiberglass would still be necessary?

 

[Lazy Daze]

This is more of a "best practice" thing. So, no, not "neccessary"... just a good idea (and easy enough). The goal is just to make sure no part of the screw touches the gelcoat. Chamfering also gives a larger area for sealant... o rmaybe a "pocket" is a better term.